I am wishing you LOTS of LUCK. The only time my two had anything like that was when they were less than 3-months old and I set them straight on that.and they probably didn't try it more than two times after that.
The last time that I was watching Mandy, I fed all three.Dolly was in her area, Mandy had her food near the back door; and Desi was eating his food from his treat toy. I had to go potty, and in that thirty seconds that I was gone, I heard blood-curdling snarling and I ran out and Mandy tried to eat some of Desi's food and he was vigorously protecting it. Day before yesterday, I thought of that when I put the food down.Mandy does not go near Desi when he is eating.LOL Mandy always wants the first - and all - of the treats. I always give Dolly hers first because she is the Alpha Dog and then I am sometimes giving Mandy hers first. I have a hard time getting Desi's to him without Mandy pushing him out of the way or trying to get it as I give it to him. She is not my dog, and so I can just tell her No! which she doesn't know what it means. I tell them all to stay out of the kitchen.I have set a barricade where I can get in.Mandy will push and push until she pushes it open. She is just used to being the only dog and I think that her Papa gives her treats all day long, or so she appears by always coming to me licking her lips. It is interesting, but also a chance for Dolly & Desi to behave and obey like they are always told to, and usually do. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of birdylove5 Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 8:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Aggression Training Hello chi people...such good chatting going on - I've had so much to read and absorb these last few weeks. Charlotte Rose is growing quickly - getting tall - 6 months old March 14 - how time flies.....and....a bit more sassy than is acceptable. Which leads me to my email. I remember someone saying they were a dog trainer (Pam?)...sorry it slipped my mind who possesses this gift. I have contacted a local doggy behavioralist in my area. I met her years ago when she was teaching a basic puppy class that Timmy (schnoodle) and I attended. She's well known for being firm but gentle and getting results. Charlotte is showing slight signs of possession and food aggression. I need to nip this in the bud NOW so it doesn't get worse - before she ends up hurting one of the other animals in the house. None of her aggressive incidents have been provoked by any of animals in the house -no one is taking her food/treats or taking her 'stuff' - it's all been 'her' and how she's perceiving things I believe. She has growled at me on occassion as well (I was petting her telling her what a good girl she was after she ate her treat) - it was the slightest of growls -but totally unacceptable. I know that some people allow these little dogs to get away with just about anything - but I know that this is not the right kind of behavior for any animal. ALL of my other animals live in harmony - so ..it's time for Charlotte to join the pack and know that Mama is the alpha. I love her dearly - with all my heart - so I believe teaching her the right way is another way I can show her how much I love her. After only a few short months of having her - I can't imagine my life without her. She gets spayed in April and I'm already a nervous wreck with worry. I'm waiting for the instructor to call back to set up an evaluation session and then we'll move on from there. WISH US LUCK... Hugz to all, Lynda
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