My daughter always wanted a dog and she promised that she would walk it . But now we got the dog and my daughter is scared to walk it. I have no time to walk it. My daughter is scared cause she thinks someone will steal her. What should i do?
2006-07-14 09:43:57 · 41 answers · asked by thandihava2004 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
my daughter is 10
2006-07-14 09:46:45 · update #1
If you have the time to be on here then you have time to walk the dog with your daughter till she gets comfortable with it
2006-07-14 09:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by jlimages 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have your daughter walk the dog just up and down your street, that should make her feel a lot safer knowing that she is so close to home...but at least the dog gets to have some excercise. Maybe she would feel safer if she walked the dog with a friend? You could try that idea. Or if there is a responsible teenager or babysitter you like that lives nearby you could pay them $10 to go with her the first few times until she gets more comfortable.
If it is a large dog, then unless you have a big backyard it really needs to be taken for a walk...and if your daughter just can't do that then she unfortunately cannot have the dog. You could get her a cat instead since they don't need walks AND since you are really busy and your daughter will probably have to go to school, cats will do much better since they do not need as much attention as dogs. Dogs don't do so well when left alone for much of the day.
2006-07-14 09:57:26 · answer #2 · answered by skillet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a dog walker or another child in your neighborhood to help build up your daughters confidence walk the dog. In no time she will be an old pro. She just might be scare of the unfamiliar or just being a kid and lazy so if she has a friend or someone that will keep her going. Hope this helps. Or you can place the dog in a good home. As I adopted 2 dogs for this reason and I have never regretted it.
2006-07-14 09:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by girly girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steal the dog, or your daughter? You should explain to her that the dog will protect her, and won't let any one take her(the dog). Maybe you could start by walking the dog with her, or if you don't have time have a friend walk the dog with her.
You can start by walking with her (or your friend or her friend)
then have her walk the dog while you stand back a bit.
Each time going a bit further till she is use to walking the dog and over the phobia.
2006-07-14 09:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by Manda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk the dog with your daughter for a while, then have your daughter walk the dog and you go with them. Once your daughter becomes comfortable with the dog, you can stop going with them.
2006-07-14 09:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by julz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have her walk the dog with soem friends to the park and play a little rest a bit then walk back home. she could just walk the dog around the block. but i would have her be in a group of friends if she is afraid of getting taken away. kidnappers don't normally go for the groups, and the park is fun. like a half hour a week at least.
2006-07-14 10:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by Shupert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like that guy who answered first don't realize you could be on your computer at work to ask a question and not be at home to help walk the dog so i will give you the advice you asked for... hire a dog walker to walk with your daughter and the dog till she gets used to it. the dog walker will be able to give her some professional pointers on how to keep the dog from pulling, etc. it will take maybe a week or two and then she'll be comfortable with the dog and the routine.
2006-07-14 09:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by yanswer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a very loud whistle to carry for safety. Then walk with her around the block for a couple of days until she feels more secure. As you walk, go over the "rules of the walk" with her - what to do if someone approaches in a car and slows down, etc. and how to use the whistle and run away if necessary. You also need to reassure her that most people are kind and thoughtful - just a few are jerks and dangerous.
2006-07-14 09:47:40 · answer #8 · answered by PuterPrsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a leash with the dog, tell your daughter to stay close to home, or even in the yard where she is near you in case something does happen. Or if she has friends in the area, see if they will be willing to walk with her. Most of the time you are pretty safe from dog snatchers...haven't heard of this in a long time. Also, in case he does get snatched, go to your vet and get that new chip that can track where they are in case they get turned in to a shelter when they are found. Good luck!
2006-07-14 09:47:30 · answer #9 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is your daughter? if you have time to be on this then you have time to walk the dog. Why would you believe that a young child would be able to walk a dog by herself?
dogs are a huge responsibility. its like having another kid. if you dont have the time and arent dedicated enough to having a dog, then give it to someone who is.
2006-07-14 10:07:03 · answer #10 · answered by olayak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋