Re: [PyrNet-L] Pyr/Yorkie household

["Donna Eshleman" <donna_eshleman@hotmail.com>]

Hi Jen,
I had the same problem when I brought my Pyr. home she was 2yr. but my 
Papillion accidently jumped on her she was laying on the floor and he went 
to jump on the chair. Same thing she pawed him down, then he (the Pap) 
decided to continue growling at her whenever he wanted to. She is a dominant 
Bitch and the only way to handle it is let her know right away I was top 
Bitch!! I made her do a down and let the Pap. go to her while I was there if 
he growled and I did dominant down with him,  chances are the Yorkie isn't 
Obedience trained most people with small dogs can't do it cause they are 
sooooo cute at least that's what my clients tell me in class. If he's not 
trained teach him at least down a submissive position, it will work out that 
Smokey will realize the Yorkie isn't a threat, teach him to ignore or leave 
it when he is near the Yorkie.
Good luck
Donna
Lakeside K-9 Services


>From: Jen Hannum <seahag89@earthlink.net>
>Reply-To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
>To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
>Subject: [PyrNet-L] Pyr/Yorkie household
>Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 20:27:34 -0400
>
>Hello everyone!  Smokey and I recently moved into a house that has a one
>year old Yorkshire Terrrier, unneutered male and a one year old female
>neutered Golden Retreiver.  Smokey is a 3 year old, male neutered pyr who
>is well socialized around dogs.  Smokey loves the golden (he especially
>loves to mount her, even though he's fixed) but the Yorkie is another
>story.  The Yorkie is an obnoxious 5lbs of yapping and nipping.  Smokey
>tolerates a lot but the Yorkie jumps up into Smokey's face and nips at him.
>  Smokey then gives a warning growl and if the Yorkie ignores it (which he
>usually does) Smokey attacks the Yorkie.  So far Smokey as only pawed him
>to the ground and mouthed at him but I'm afraid Smokey will actually hurt
>him.  Not by biting him but he could crush this little dog with one paw.
>
>Does anyone own a Yorkie that could give me advice?  I checked some Yorkie
>websites for a description on what they're like and the websites are all
>noticably silent on temperment and barking.  Of course when you check the
>Pyr websites, including the AKC, temperment is a prominent topic.  Do
>Yorkies serve a purpose like hunting or something?  Is there anything I can
>do with him?  So far treats and being nice have not worked (have you ever
>heard of a dog that doesn't like dog treats?!).  I'm going to keep him and
>Smokey separated for a while but that does not solve the yapping issue.
>
>Any help or insight would be appreciated!
>Jen and Smokey
>
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