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analou
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posted September 04, 2003 12:43 PM

My Yorkie Terrier is I'm sad to say a very big problem. We've had him 3 years and keep hoping he'll change.
He's very aggressive and has bitten my husband on 3 occasions. All my husband did was to get out of his chair to go to the kitchen!
We can't locate the breeder she has moved and we are sadly thinking on the lines of having him go to a rehoming centre.
Has anyone had this problem with a Yorkie in particular?
Any help really welcome.
I live in the UK [Flaming Mad]

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Posts: 1 | From: England | Registered: Sep 2003

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posted September 05, 2003 01:45 PM

Aggression can be caused by many different things, the main causes are boredom and seperate anxiety. This needs to be treated as soon as possible. If he dosn't have many toys try buying him some new ones, this may help but I'm not promising anything. It would be really useful if you could track down the breeder because you could find out if he had suffered from seperation anxiety at any part of his life. Please keep me updated on the subject as I really want to help you with the problem. [Smile]

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Posts: 140 | From: England | Registered: Aug 2003

bugsquawsher
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posted September 26, 2003 10:41 AM

Aggression is one thing I won't put up with.
Especially to my familyor my self. I had one german shepard that thought she would be the boss around here. I cured her of that real quick
All My dogs are free to do what they want. But they all Know who's boss.
When No one else can get them to do something, They will almost always do what I say.
Only because they know I'm the boss and not them.
No I'm Not Mean or abusive to my dogs, I just let them know who's boss.
How you may ask? I'm not sure I could teach it.
It's more of an attitude. No I'm not mister Macho man here. Please don't get the impression that I'm Bragging here Cause Thats not my style.
I'm Very mellow , But A sturn voice, and immediate reactions to things you don't like seem to do wonders to change bad habbits. But you have to Praise them too when they do things right. Make sure your Yorkie knows whos Boss.
Thats just my way and it has worked.
Tom

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Posts: 8 | From: Pflugerville, Tx | Registered: Sep 2003

fullhouse9873
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posted September 26, 2003 11:15 PM

It sounds like your Yorkie thinks she's the dominant one. Try ignoring her once in a while - or instead of petting her, talk to your husband first. Also, don't let her on the furniture or bed with you. If all else fails, try some basic obedience training - and have your husband help.

Also - whenever I give my dogs a command, or even tell them something - I say it in a stern voice. Believe it or not - it does help.

Good luck - and keep us informed on how she's doing.

Posts: 247 | From: Jefferson, WI | Registered: Sep 2003

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