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bribunny · 05-19-2010, 06:44 AM

I have a quick question. Yesterday, we had a friend come over with her little girl (another yorkie, 4 weeks older). Bri and Roxy warmed right up and played for a long time. However, Bri got tired and wanted to sit in my lap, so I picked her up. Well, Roxy decided she wanted to sit too and jumped in my lap. She started giving me kisses and Bri immediately attacked and started getting really nasty towards her. I was so shocked. Bri shares my attention all the time, she has a brother and has never been that mean before.

Is this normal? For a dog to "protect" or "defend" their mommy? It was like she was telling Roxy that this was her mommy and to get away!

We separated them for a little while, but before long they were playing and having fun. I was just shocked!

yorkieusa · 05-19-2010, 06:45 AM

She was jealous.

jadabug · 05-19-2010, 07:25 AM

Yep

Jealous someone else was getting Mommy's attention

manolos mom · 05-19-2010, 07:59 AM

Jealousy

bribunny · 05-19-2010, 08:19 AM

Hahaha! It was the cutest thing.. She's never mean and always giving kisses..

cathys · 05-19-2010, 11:56 AM

Just like kids, when they get tired, they can be grouchy and in this case possessive. Feels great to be loved doesn't it?

05-19-2010, 06:44 AM	#1
bribunny YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The South Posts: 272	Defending their Mommy I have a quick question. Yesterday, we had a friend come over with her little girl (another yorkie, 4 weeks older). Bri and Roxy warmed right up and played for a long time. However, Bri got tired and wanted to sit in my lap, so I picked her up. Well, Roxy decided she wanted to sit too and jumped in my lap. She started giving me kisses and Bri immediately attacked and started getting really nasty towards her. I was so shocked. Bri shares my attention all the time, she has a brother and has never been that mean before. Is this normal? For a dog to "protect" or "defend" their mommy? It was like she was telling Roxy that this was her mommy and to get away! We separated them for a little while, but before long they were playing and having fun. I was just shocked!

05-19-2010, 06:45 AM	#2
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	She was jealous. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

05-19-2010, 07:25 AM	#3
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Yep Jealous someone else was getting Mommy's attention __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

05-19-2010, 07:59 AM	#4
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Jealousy

05-19-2010, 08:19 AM	#5
bribunny YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The South Posts: 272	Hahaha! It was the cutest thing.. She's never mean and always giving kisses..

05-19-2010, 11:56 AM	#6
cathys Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA,USA Posts: 1,623	Just like kids, when they get tired, they can be grouchy and in this case possessive. Feels great to be loved doesn't it?