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Help I need help. I have a sweet but overly aggressive Yorkie. She is a year old and over the past month, her personality has changed. She can no longer ride in a car without becoming upset and trembling. She growls when anyone tries to pick her up. She has become very aggressive toward other dogs and yesterday, she bit my wife. My wife was wearing thin leather dress glove that are lightly lined. My dog bit her causing scrapes and bruising on my wifes hand. Although there was no torn flesh, I believe there would have been had she not been wearing the gloves. I was always taught that a dog that bites should be put to sleep. Should this dog be put down? Is this behavior just her breed? I am very conflicted over the two personalities this dog is showing. Does anyone have an opinion? Thanks |
Have you discussed the change in personality with your vet...may be some medical reason for this. DO NOT put her down! Way too soon to even say that out loud. |
See your other post titled Help |
I agree with the recommendation to check with the vet if this is a sudden change in personality. Assuming nothing physical is going on, I'd recommend that you meet with a behaviorist. The number one cause of dog bites is not dominance, bad genes, etc. It's fear. The description you gave of your dog's sudden fear of the car makes me think this is true in your case. The treatment if this is the case, would be quite different from the commonly held "show her who is boss" idea. I'd get a professional's help. I understand your feelings. I grew up with the "once a dog bites, he can never be trusted" theory, too. Now we know that it simply isn't true. MANY- if not most -dogs can be rehabillitated. The key is figuring out exactly what sets them off and then working on that particular problem. The fact is that ANY dog can and will bite if pushed too far. If you feel this dog is too big of a risk and you can't invest the time/money in working through her issues, please try to get a Yorkie rescue organization to take her. There is no need to put her down. |
Please do not put her down, if she once didn't act like this clearly something is wrong whether it be mentally or physically. I would definitely check with your vet and see if you can take her to some sort of training. |
I agree- talk to your vet. We had a lahsa-poo who went from sweet to sometimes aggressive and it was seizure related. You never know. Sorry you're having trouble and good luck. |
http://www.dogchannel.com/dog/expert...aspx?WT.srch=1 Try the dog Whisperer site. He claims that if there is no clear pack leader in the house then they will appoint themselves as the leader. I find it very enlightening. |
I would consult with the vet and a trainer. I would call a trainer because they have more experience with behavior issues. It sounds like more behavior. He or She might recommend some training. |
And - sorry it's not out yet - but the Dog Whisperer has a new DVD coming out, which is totally devoted to dog "aggression." Neither of my dogs are aggressive at all - just the opposite - but I ordered the DVD anyway (from Amazon.com) because I have a lot of friends with dogs who do have aggression problems, and they can't wait to watch this video. I hope you keep in touch with us and let us know what you find out. Carol Jean |
If she just started acting like this, some thing might be wrong. I would have her checked out by a vet. and the gloves your wife had on prob scared her. I know they would scare my babies. |
I agree with all of the others.Give this wee dog a chance.Something has caused her behaviour to change!Seek some expert help! |
I agree with everyone....PLEASE try to find out if she has a medical issue first...sometimes if they are hurting they can become aggressive....maybe no more car rides for a while.... and IF...and ONLY IF you can't cope - REHOME HER ....please don't put her to sleep !~ there are many people that would love to take in a little yorkie and save them from being put down...... |
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