growling at my hubby when he hugs me! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

dupree · 07-06-2010, 01:22 PM

My two year old male yorkie is always sweet and lovable to children, other adults, and dogs. He rarely barks! For the past 3 months, he growls most of the time when my husband shows any kind of affection towards me. I've suggested that he walk him more and give him treats but it still continues. I'm now considering keeping him off the bed. Any suggestions about when it happens in other rooms? Should I consider an animal behaviorist? My husband has never been cruel to him. I'm baffled!

chandracz · 07-06-2010, 01:58 PM

this is pretty common for our babies to get protective over one person. is it a mean growl or just a leave my mommy alone type of growl? bailey will litterally throw his body on top of me as if he's saving my life when my fiancee is kissing me goodbye in the morning... :/

OwnedByJezebel · 07-06-2010, 02:12 PM

He is being possessive, he thinks you are his property. You need to find a way to reverse that and let him know that you are alpha, not him.

Trixter · 07-06-2010, 02:26 PM

We had some issues with our boy when we first got him. The best way to deal with it is to make him get off the bed and only let him up when you say so. I am assuming he is big enough to jump up and down by himself. He should not go thru doors first or do anything before you and your man.

MaddiesMommie · 07-06-2010, 03:39 PM

Like others have said, it sounds like he is letting hubby know you are HIS. I have even heard of males peeing on their mommy's to mark them as theirs.

It may help if your hubby takes more of a role in his life so that he can relate to you both as caregivers.

dupree · 07-06-2010, 04:31 PM

Thanks everyone! I also think that my hubby needs to be more involved. He walked him tonight and will give Noah a treat later.

dupree · 07-06-2010, 04:52 PM

It's a growl then a bark. He' s really letting hubby know that he's not happy! Noah is my fourth Yorkie and I've never seen this before although my Dupree was practically tied to my hip!

RemydeHaviland · 07-06-2010, 05:16 PM

Remy does this... not a growl, but he starts his cry / bark and jumps up on me when Jack hugs me. He wants to be involved

nikkipoop · 07-06-2010, 07:50 PM

aaah! When I use to hug my boyfriend, Lexi would make a single "YIP!". And he would tease her by making a loud kissy sound on me and she would yip again.. Ahh.. Good times.

Bruce's_Mom · 07-06-2010, 08:37 PM

Bruce can be extremely possesive of me when it comes to men. I usually give them a treat to give him and ask that they acknowledge him right away when entering our house. This typically works, if not I remove him and is left alone until he is under control. That will get him every time. Men that are regulars in my life I encourage to play with him and he will usually get over his "you are a man therefore do not belong near my mom" hang up.

07-06-2010, 01:22 PM	#1
dupree Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gilbertsville,pa,usa Posts: 66	growling at my hubby when he hugs me! My two year old male yorkie is always sweet and lovable to children, other adults, and dogs. He rarely barks! For the past 3 months, he growls most of the time when my husband shows any kind of affection towards me. I've suggested that he walk him more and give him treats but it still continues. I'm now considering keeping him off the bed. Any suggestions about when it happens in other rooms? Should I consider an animal behaviorist? My husband has never been cruel to him. I'm baffled!

07-06-2010, 01:58 PM	#2
chandracz ♥I Luv my BaileyBlue♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,855	this is pretty common for our babies to get protective over one person. is it a mean growl or just a leave my mommy alone type of growl? bailey will litterally throw his body on top of me as if he's saving my life when my fiancee is kissing me goodbye in the morning... :/ __________________ Chandra, Bailey Blue's mama

07-06-2010, 02:12 PM	#3
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	He is being possessive, he thinks you are his property. You need to find a way to reverse that and let him know that you are alpha, not him. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

07-06-2010, 05:16 PM	#8
RemydeHaviland Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire Posts: 640	Remy does this... not a growl, but he starts his cry / bark and jumps up on me when Jack hugs me. He wants to be involved __________________ Susanne and Remy

07-06-2010, 08:37 PM	#10
Bruce's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 779	Bruce can be extremely possesive of me when it comes to men. I usually give them a treat to give him and ask that they acknowledge him right away when entering our house. This typically works, if not I remove him and is left alone until he is under control. That will get him every time. Men that are regulars in my life I encourage to play with him and he will usually get over his "you are a man therefore do not belong near my mom" hang up. __________________ Bruce's Dogster Page http://www.dogster.com/?177273

07-06-2010, 02:26 PM	#4
Trixter YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 257	We had some issues with our boy when we first got him. The best way to deal with it is to make him get off the bed and only let him up when you say so. I am assuming he is big enough to jump up and down by himself. He should not go thru doors first or do anything before you and your man.

07-06-2010, 03:39 PM	#5
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Like others have said, it sounds like he is letting hubby know you are HIS. I have even heard of males peeing on their mommy's to mark them as theirs. It may help if your hubby takes more of a role in his life so that he can relate to you both as caregivers.

07-06-2010, 04:31 PM	#6
dupree Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gilbertsville,pa,usa Posts: 66	Thanks everyone! I also think that my hubby needs to be more involved. He walked him tonight and will give Noah a treat later.

07-06-2010, 04:52 PM	#7
dupree Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gilbertsville,pa,usa Posts: 66	It's a growl then a bark. He' s really letting hubby know that he's not happy! Noah is my fourth Yorkie and I've never seen this before although my Dupree was practically tied to my hip!

07-06-2010, 07:50 PM	#9
nikkipoop Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 293	aaah! When I use to hug my boyfriend, Lexi would make a single "YIP!". And he would tease her by making a loud kissy sound on me and she would yip again.. Ahh.. Good times.