BARKING, BITINING, GROWLING, ZOEY... Anyone else like Zoey? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Samtls03 · 05-07-2005, 11:26 AM

OKAY. I am very very frustrated at Zoey. I'm pretty sure it has alot to do with out part as a family and training. For instance; we have workers working on our house outside and all Zoey can do is run along the length of our house and just barks continuously. I've tried everything I know. He got soo agressive and excited that he bit me while I was holding him. I'm sure he has no idea what he's doing. If he bite somebody else that doesn't know Zoey, it might be trouble for me. I am looking for help for Zoey. I've searched for in house training because its the only place Zoey acts like this. Its all in the Terrier blood lines, and I know this. Any type of help would be better than anyting.

Gypsy Rose · 05-07-2005, 11:51 AM

How old is Zoey? All I can say is that you have to act VERY shocked when he bites you!! Really get it across that it isn't the thing to do!! Is this recent behaviour? Re the workers, he is just protecting his home and you but if you shout at him (tempting I know..!) he will just think that you are encouraging him .. !! Maybe spray him with water or something?!! That's only if he doesn't like water of course!! Good luck, Ana xxx

rnnw62 · 05-08-2005, 02:36 AM

Hmmm...Can Zoey actually see what's going on with the workers
or is he behind a fence that doesn't allow visibility? I live in AZ
and we have block fences that enclose our whole back yards and
I find that when they are barking as you described the reason for
it is because they are scared. Once I take them and introduce
them to what is causing the noise and it registers that it's O.K.
from that point on then because it is familiar versus scary they
seem to tolerate it better. You didn't mention how old he was
but regardless if this and the biting continues you will want to
start with maybe your vet and ask for behavior specialist refferals
until you can find one that will come into your home. Good Luck!

Samtls03 · 05-08-2005, 09:17 PM

Zoey will be 3 in June. He's always been very protective for his belongings (terrier). He also chases my sister (13 AGE) around the house barking at her daily. My house is a ranch, so he runs lengthwise and barks at the workers. He jumps on the couch and barks through the window at the workers from inside the house. He has bit my sister in the past. Its not that bad of a bite, but he still does it. I've tried to introduce him to the workers but all he does is go up to them and than scoot back and start barking at them. Sometimes when I have guest's at my house Zoey will be calm when he meets them as if he's saying. But once the guests get up from the couch, Zoey goes charging at them as if he's saying "Dont get up!". In some instances he does a perfect definition of a "Ankle Biter". Not only is it annoying, its very embarissing. The water technique doesnt work too well with him. It doesnt help much either when my whole family speaks in a very LOUD manner. So Zoey gets yelled at constantly by the whole family. We all love him to death we just wish he can be around the family AND friends more often. Anything would help my family and I with lil' Zoey...

rnnw62 · 05-08-2005, 11:58 PM

Wow, you are really dealing with one out of control little dog!
The fact that he is biting his family members is pretty disturbing
to me. I have a dachsund that has some of Zoey's tendencies
but he never attacks the family. Did she ever do anything to him
to cause this? Like tease him? Is he running after her because he
is playing with her or because he hates her? I am by no means
a doggie psychologist but I doubt that the volume of the noise
in your house has much to do with his behavior seeing he is 3.
Dogs are usually pretty adaptable to their environments. You
definitely need some recommendations for a good behavior specialist
to come into your home to evalute his behavior and to help you
come up with an immediate plan of action. I wish you luck as your
situation sounds very complicated but hopefully the love you have
for Zoey will lead you both to happier times in the days and years
ahead.

fasteddie · 05-09-2005, 12:46 AM

Does anything scare Zoey at all? Have you tried coins in a can? Put some pennies in a tin can, and shake it vigorously when he does something wrong. Hopefully it 'scares' him into learning that a certain action, be it biting, barking, or running away, is BAD.

Good luck, it may be a bit harder to train Zoey because he is older, but I think there's still some hope left!

05-07-2005, 11:26 AM	#1
Samtls03 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9	BARKING, BITINING, GROWLING, ZOEY... Anyone else like Zoey? OKAY. I am very very frustrated at Zoey. I'm pretty sure it has alot to do with out part as a family and training. For instance; we have workers working on our house outside and all Zoey can do is run along the length of our house and just barks continuously. I've tried everything I know. He got soo agressive and excited that he bit me while I was holding him. I'm sure he has no idea what he's doing. If he bite somebody else that doesn't know Zoey, it might be trouble for me. I am looking for help for Zoey. I've searched for in house training because its the only place Zoey acts like this. Its all in the Terrier blood lines, and I know this. Any type of help would be better than anyting.

05-07-2005, 11:51 AM	#2
Gypsy Rose Owned by Gyps and Gizz Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wales Posts: 629	How old is Zoey? All I can say is that you have to act VERY shocked when he bites you!! Really get it across that it isn't the thing to do!! Is this recent behaviour? Re the workers, he is just protecting his home and you but if you shout at him (tempting I know..!) he will just think that you are encouraging him .. !! Maybe spray him with water or something?!! That's only if he doesn't like water of course!! Good luck, Ana xxx

05-08-2005, 02:36 AM	#3
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	Hmmm...Can Zoey actually see what's going on with the workers or is he behind a fence that doesn't allow visibility? I live in AZ and we have block fences that enclose our whole back yards and I find that when they are barking as you described the reason for it is because they are scared. Once I take them and introduce them to what is causing the noise and it registers that it's O.K. from that point on then because it is familiar versus scary they seem to tolerate it better. You didn't mention how old he was but regardless if this and the biting continues you will want to start with maybe your vet and ask for behavior specialist refferals until you can find one that will come into your home. Good Luck!

05-08-2005, 09:17 PM	#4
Samtls03 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9	Zoey will be 3 in June. He's always been very protective for his belongings (terrier). He also chases my sister (13 AGE) around the house barking at her daily. My house is a ranch, so he runs lengthwise and barks at the workers. He jumps on the couch and barks through the window at the workers from inside the house. He has bit my sister in the past. Its not that bad of a bite, but he still does it. I've tried to introduce him to the workers but all he does is go up to them and than scoot back and start barking at them. Sometimes when I have guest's at my house Zoey will be calm when he meets them as if he's saying. But once the guests get up from the couch, Zoey goes charging at them as if he's saying "Dont get up!". In some instances he does a perfect definition of a "Ankle Biter". Not only is it annoying, its very embarissing. The water technique doesnt work too well with him. It doesnt help much either when my whole family speaks in a very LOUD manner. So Zoey gets yelled at constantly by the whole family. We all love him to death we just wish he can be around the family AND friends more often. Anything would help my family and I with lil' Zoey...

05-08-2005, 11:58 PM	#5
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	Wow, you are really dealing with one out of control little dog! The fact that he is biting his family members is pretty disturbing to me. I have a dachsund that has some of Zoey's tendencies but he never attacks the family. Did she ever do anything to him to cause this? Like tease him? Is he running after her because he is playing with her or because he hates her? I am by no means a doggie psychologist but I doubt that the volume of the noise in your house has much to do with his behavior seeing he is 3. Dogs are usually pretty adaptable to their environments. You definitely need some recommendations for a good behavior specialist to come into your home to evalute his behavior and to help you come up with an immediate plan of action. I wish you luck as your situation sounds very complicated but hopefully the love you have for Zoey will lead you both to happier times in the days and years ahead.

05-09-2005, 12:46 AM	#6
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	Does anything scare Zoey at all? Have you tried coins in a can? Put some pennies in a tin can, and shake it vigorously when he does something wrong. Hopefully it 'scares' him into learning that a certain action, be it biting, barking, or running away, is BAD. Good luck, it may be a bit harder to train Zoey because he is older, but I think there's still some hope left!