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baileysmum · 04-29-2019, 04:39 PM

I have two yorkies, Bailey and Lacey. When either one is wet, via bath, pool or rain, Bailey gets mean and attacks Lacey. It doesn’t matter which one is wet, Bailey always attacks. I have to keep them separated until dry. Ever hear of such a thing?
They’ve been “sisters” for 9 yrs so it’s not like they aren’t used to each other.
It’s the only time Bailey is ever mean.

Maximo · 04-29-2019, 04:54 PM

My guess would be that she doesn't like wetness, perceives it as a vulnerability, an unnatural state, and gets grumpy and acts out. Max gets wild when wet and Teddy sulks.

Very interesting though about Baily and Lacey.

matese · 04-29-2019, 06:01 PM

Talk about yorkies quirky ways lol. Poor Lacey, it must be hard on you to keep them separated until they are dry. I see you are a member since 2009 and this is your first post, welcome to YT.

nanajoy · 04-29-2019, 07:36 PM

My three are always unsettled on "bath day". They will sniff each other, and sometimes chase each other or get the zoomies. Everyone has a different coat color and texture, so they each have different shampoos and rinses...with different scents. After a day or so they settle back in to their regular habits.

Dayswalters · 04-30-2019, 07:07 PM

I have one that literally reminds me of a Tasmanian devil cartoon when she perceives a threat. She is 4.5 pounds but my other 2 dogs, 6.5 and 8.5 pounds, give her wide berth when she is startled.😁

matese · 05-01-2019, 03:06 AM

LOL, the smaller they are the feistier they are.

lilgidget · 05-01-2019, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by matese

LOL, the smaller they are the feistier they are.

You can't second guess them - that's for sure. But what would we do without these little bundles of joy!

yorkietalkjilly · 05-07-2019, 10:28 AM

Agree, she feels vulnerable and, in nature, until a behavior is modified by humans, offense is the best defense! You can change that but it's work, takes dedication, more determination than she has.

Russpilot · 05-18-2019, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by matese

LOL, the smaller they are the feistier they are.

The smaller they are, the bigger they think they are... or at least act like they are!!

yorkietalkjilly · 05-19-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Russpilot

The smaller they are, the bigger they think they are... or at least act like they are!!

Boy, is that ever true!

ladyjane · 05-20-2019, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by matese

LOL, the smaller they are the feistier they are.

LOL so true.

yavenay · 05-28-2019, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Russpilot

The smaller they are, the bigger they think they are... or at least act like they are!!

So true, I have to protect Duchess from her own bravery. She has no problems standing up to dogs 5 times her size.

04-29-2019, 04:39 PM	#1
baileysmum YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chestertown Md Posts: 1	Mean when wet I have two yorkies, Bailey and Lacey. When either one is wet, via bath, pool or rain, Bailey gets mean and attacks Lacey. It doesn’t matter which one is wet, Bailey always attacks. I have to keep them separated until dry. Ever hear of such a thing? They’ve been “sisters” for 9 yrs so it’s not like they aren’t used to each other. It’s the only time Bailey is ever mean.

04-29-2019, 04:54 PM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,045	My guess would be that she doesn't like wetness, perceives it as a vulnerability, an unnatural state, and gets grumpy and acts out. Max gets wild when wet and Teddy sulks. Very interesting though about Baily and Lacey. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

04-29-2019, 06:01 PM	#3
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,101	Talk about yorkies quirky ways lol. Poor Lacey, it must be hard on you to keep them separated until they are dry. I see you are a member since 2009 and this is your first post, welcome to YT. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog Last edited by matese; 04-29-2019 at 06:02 PM.

04-29-2019, 07:36 PM	#4
nanajoy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 870	My three are always unsettled on "bath day". They will sniff each other, and sometimes chase each other or get the zoomies. Everyone has a different coat color and texture, so they each have different shampoos and rinses...with different scents. After a day or so they settle back in to their regular habits. __________________ Joy...Mommy to Tyrone and Gus r.i.p. beloved Ozzie and Tucker, and Beauregarde the poodle

05-01-2019, 03:06 AM	#6
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,101	LOL, the smaller they are the feistier they are. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

04-30-2019, 07:07 PM	#5
Dayswalters Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California Posts: 842 Blog Entries: 1	I have one that literally reminds me of a Tasmanian devil cartoon when she perceives a threat. She is 4.5 pounds but my other 2 dogs, 6.5 and 8.5 pounds, give her wide berth when she is startled.😁

05-07-2019, 10:28 AM	#8
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Agree, she feels vulnerable and, in nature, until a behavior is modified by humans, offense is the best defense! You can change that but it's work, takes dedication, more determination than she has. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis