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ifotograph New Member  Posts: 9 |
posted 01-06-2004 07:01 PM
 
Hello. For Christmas we got the mother-in-law a 8-week old female Yorkshire Terrier (the dog she's always wanted). When they took the dog to the vet a week later, it viciously attacked the vet. Since then, the little pup attacks them anytime they try to clean ears, put something over its head, etc. Also, the puppy gets very hyper when playing with their other dog (15 mo. old lab) and becomes vicious towards them, and, in their words, "Out of control mad." The in-laws now fear that they are going to have a mean dog. Help ... is this behavior changeable or is it part of the dog/breed's temperament. IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member  Posts: 1392 |
posted 01-06-2004 07:05 PM
I have been told there is no such thing as an aggressive puppy. I would definitely seek the help of a behaviorist to get this under control. Dogs always have a reason for what they do. Is the background of this pup known?
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MistressKela Member Posts: 275 |
posted 01-06-2004 09:59 PM
9 week old....out of control mad? Its a puppy....the personality is DEFINATELY going to change. Tell them they should handle the dog touching ears and toes every single day possibly when the dog is sleepier to get it used to being touched in different places. It will definately help you out when you have to clip the dogs nails later on...and clean the ears. At this age...it is WAY too early to say that a dog is out of control. It is simply a scared puppy. IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 01-07-2004 04:12 AM
HI I have to agree with Jamiya and MistressKela. There is no such thing as an agressive dog, A dog that is agressive has been brought up and taught to be agressive. I have german shepherds which are known to have a tendancy to have mood swings my dogs are great with everyone yet when i am out walking they are funny about people in the dark and become very protective of me. But try the touching the puppy everyday and hopefully this will get the pup used to being touch. When puppys go to there new homes they are scared and are wondering why they dont have there mum or dont know the people they are now with. I would call the breeder of the pup and ask the background of its parents and ask how it was handle. Puppys nip alot when they are this young it comes from toy fighting with there litter mates. mike. IP: Logged |
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ifotograph New Member Posts: 9 |
posted 01-07-2004 07:56 AM
Thanks for the replies! The in-laws are very sensitive because the last dog they had could be aggresive at times, and they are seem to think that they cannot change a dog's behavior. Worst case scenario, we'll keep the puppy and add it to our family! Thanks again! IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 01-07-2004 09:16 AM
Remember that dogs don't always know they have options. They react in whatever way they know how and figure out what works. If the puppy is scared to have something put over its head and "going mad" makes the thing go away, then it is going to keep doing it. You need to show a dog that it has options. She also needs to learn that you can be trusted. As Mike said, start getting her used to being touched all over when she is sleepy. Start with the places she is okay about and gradually add in the things she is scared of. Go at her pace, which will probably be VERY slowly. If she panics, back off. Give her lots of praise and treats for not panicking. Think how scary it must be to be a tiny dog in such a huge world. It's no wonder she feels she has to stand up for herself. As soon as the vet says it is safe for her to go out, begin socializing her in as many situations as you can - different people, places, strange noises, etc. Jamiya IP: Logged |
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Rene Member Posts: 161 |
posted 01-07-2004 09:25 AM
Hello i have 2 Yorkies and when i first got my male sebastain at 8 weeks he was a little BRAT didnt want anyone to hold him or touch him he had so much engery i couldnt stand it but as time went on and we held him played with his ears and feet he changed he is now 1 but he is a little doll he is defentilly a ma ma's boy if i'm holding him no one else can touch him. When i got my little girl jasmine the breeder said they called her dd for devil dog i never understood why she is the sweetist cutist little love bug i have seen nothing like sebastain but she is a big baby still it's hard to clean her ears even groom her she acts like she is being murdered or something IP: Logged |
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RottieZeus Member Posts: 86 |
posted 01-07-2004 05:27 PM
Definetly get this dog used to being handled. my mother has a 3 pound chihuahua (no she wasn't bred to be small, her mom was 8 pounds and her dad was 6.5) Well my mother spoiled her and she can't even take the dog to the vet cause she is snappy. She doesn't like to get baths, her nails cut, ears cleaned, teeth checked, or anything. I help my mom out by doing most of this for her. (I have experience handling difficult dogs.) This dog is sooooo spoiled and has been given so much control that she is the Alpha in the house, including over my mom and step-dad. They recently got another female chihuahua a couple of months ago and at least my mom is listening to some extent about showing the dog that it is ok to be handled and that she is alpha. I have noticed that people tend to give smaller breed dogs more control by showing them fear( like of holding them as pups cause they are so small they are afraid of hurting them) IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 01-08-2004 09:27 AM
You have gotten good advice, but I had to add...if your in-laws have had other dogs that behave "aggressively", I would suspect that some of the issue is with them and how they are handling. There is no such thing as a "viscious 8 week old puppy" I just don't believe that. Getting some help in the way of a trainer or puppy classes may be just whats needed for your in-laws. How about giving them a gift certificate for a puppy class that you have researched carefully, they may be more likely to use it if it was a gift and know you will be asking.."how are classes coming?" IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 01-08-2004 01:47 PM
Maisey I loved the advise of a gift certificate! And "all" the advise was great! Don't you just love this site!!!!! Susan IP: Logged |
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