As I mentioned in my welcome post, we have recently encountered some scarey behavior issues. Doodle is almost 3 yrs old, spayed female. She has ALWAYS been the most loving of our crew and no problems other than sepearation anxiety that has been pretty well controlled the last year or so. We have 4 yorkies and she has always appeared to love them, even laying on her back so they can climb around on her. 1 of the yorkies has a toy fetish and is likely to steal toys from Doodle whenever the opportunity arises. Well, for some reason, last night Doodle appeared to warn the female yorkie which created a very scarey situation. The male and female then went after Doodle who had to be restrained and put outside as she then turned on the yorkies.
I can't describe how terrible the encounter was and am trying to find any info to prevent this from happening again.
The only changes have been that I have been out of town quite a bit and she is somewhat attached to me.
I have been told that I shouldn't be allowing Doodle to be a lap dog-could it be a dominance thing at this age?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I can't describe how terrible the encounter was and am trying to find any info to prevent this from happening again.
The only changes have been that I have been out of town quite a bit and she is somewhat attached to me.
I have been told that I shouldn't be allowing Doodle to be a lap dog-could it be a dominance thing at this age?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.