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4 Top Yorkie Training Issues (cont'd) - Aggression
Forms of Aggression
What represents dog aggression? Is it barking? Growling? Or does it cross the line at biting? When a Yorkie shows aggression it may manifest in several ways:
• Snapping - This is a warning, without actual biting that breaks the skin
• Nipping - a fast, light bite that does not break the skin
• Biting - a severe form of dog aggression, this should be considered serious and training should be implemented right away to correct this behavior
• Growling - a warning that the dog is thinking about snapping, nipping or biting
• Barking - barking loudly with a deep tone, suggest aggressive behavior
Tips to Stop Yorkie Aggression With Children
A Yorkshire Terrier, or any other dog breed, may become annoyed if play time with young children lasts too long or the play is too rough. Playing with your Yorkie is an aspect children in your home will look forward to the most.
Nevertheless, children should be taught to never pick up and throw, push or tease the dog. A Yorkie may see actions as the child trying to establish dominance over the dog and the dog may react by showing dominance; purely by impulse.
Strangers, Visitors and Others
When a Yorkie shows aggression to any people, whether these be strangers, visitors or others, the dog does have a reason even if it does not make sense to the owner. The dog, without training, will make up its own mind as to whether a person, known or unknown, is a threat to not only the dog but to the family and home.
The Yorkie is usually a rather good protector and barking at the noise of the door bell or at those walking close to your home can be helpful.
If your Yorkie barks or tries to nip people that you welcome to your home, you must show your dog that the visitor is a friend and that there is no threat. Have that person give the dog a small doggie treat.
Speak to the person in a peaceful, happy tone. Your Yorkie will follow your lead. He or she will read your words and your actions Gently pat your dog , tell them that "All is okay" and give praise with “Good” whenever your dog is calm around others.
What represents dog aggression? Is it barking? Growling? Or does it cross the line at biting? When a Yorkie shows aggression it may manifest in several ways:
• Snapping - This is a warning, without actual biting that breaks the skin
• Nipping - a fast, light bite that does not break the skin
• Biting - a severe form of dog aggression, this should be considered serious and training should be implemented right away to correct this behavior
• Growling - a warning that the dog is thinking about snapping, nipping or biting
• Barking - barking loudly with a deep tone, suggest aggressive behavior
Tips to Stop Yorkie Aggression With Children
A Yorkshire Terrier, or any other dog breed, may become annoyed if play time with young children lasts too long or the play is too rough. Playing with your Yorkie is an aspect children in your home will look forward to the most.
Nevertheless, children should be taught to never pick up and throw, push or tease the dog. A Yorkie may see actions as the child trying to establish dominance over the dog and the dog may react by showing dominance; purely by impulse.
Strangers, Visitors and Others
When a Yorkie shows aggression to any people, whether these be strangers, visitors or others, the dog does have a reason even if it does not make sense to the owner. The dog, without training, will make up its own mind as to whether a person, known or unknown, is a threat to not only the dog but to the family and home.
The Yorkie is usually a rather good protector and barking at the noise of the door bell or at those walking close to your home can be helpful.
If your Yorkie barks or tries to nip people that you welcome to your home, you must show your dog that the visitor is a friend and that there is no threat. Have that person give the dog a small doggie treat.
Speak to the person in a peaceful, happy tone. Your Yorkie will follow your lead. He or she will read your words and your actions Gently pat your dog , tell them that "All is okay" and give praise with “Good” whenever your dog is calm around others.
Remember that positive praise is
the best method to show your dog what is expected. Good behavior =
attention and treats, that bad behavior = no attention, no treats and
life is generally a lot more fun when behaving appropriately.
- Severe Aggression Training in Detail
- Aggression toward other dogs, other pets
- Aggression only when you are leaving
- Aggression when eating
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