We have a young jack russell(7mos) that snaps at one of my grandchildren and only one. He hasn't bitten him really hard, but scares him. I don't know if the dog is jealous of the child, or if he feels the child is smaller than he. I really like the dog and have grown attached to him. I really hate to get rid of him. Please help!!!
2006-07-28 17:34:32 · 11 answers · asked by jensmomtoo 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
muzzle !
2006-07-28 17:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some terrier breeds are snippy around small children especially if they are not used to being around them that often. I would suggest penning the dog or lock him in a room when your grandchildren are visiting. Small dogs can leave an ugly scare on a child for life.
When your grandchildren are older and can be taught how to behave around you dog then maybe you can slowly allow the dog more freedom around them.
In the meantime I would take your dog to some serious dog training classes and get him well socialized. Work with a dog trainer to help you with this problem.
2006-07-28 17:48:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to show the dog that it's not acceptable to do that. He probably senses apprehension or fear in the child and acts on it. Some dogs are just natural bullies.
Keep him on a leash with a training collar and give it a quick snap whan he fixates on the child. If the child is old enough to hold the leash, let them do it. Teach the kid to stand his ground and give a sharp, short, LOUD NO ! to the dog when he comes at him.
Keep at it - the dog will learn.
Watch the Dog Whisperer!
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer/
The breath spray thing can work too. I use pure lemon juice in a squirt bottle. Listerine is another thing.
2006-07-28 17:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by the_mojo_wire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may really have to evaluate whether you care more for the dog or the child. Repeated exposure to a dog that scares a kid can be traumatic for the child, even if YOU know he isn't really going to hurt him. At least you need to lock the dog up somewhere if the child is going to be around. As the child grows, the problem may decrease, but in the meantime you need to show sensitivity, especially as it is not something imaginary--the dog really doesn't like the child for whatever reason.
2006-07-28 17:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try squirting the dog with water everytime he gets aggressive with the child.
It does not physically hurt the dog, but it is really annoying for them.
2006-07-28 17:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by captbandage 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy some breath freshener spray in either mint or cinnamon. When the dog snaps, you must spray him in the mouth and say OUCH really loudly. Anything oral, chewing, etc, this is supposed to work.
2006-07-28 17:38:02 · answer #6 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the Dog Whisperer every week. Cesar will be on every nite next week. Tape it and watch often. He will tell you how to control your animals.
2006-07-28 18:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by h2odog2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You MUST *TRAIN* IT!!! Starting 5 months AGO!!! He's still a pup & MUST be TAUGHT that that is NOT ALLOWED!
NO DOG is EVER to BITE ANYBODY-EVER!!!
NAIL his rotten as* NOW!!! & EVERY time it even looks cross-eyed at ANYBODY!!! Put on choke/slip/chain collar & lead & NAIL him! HARD! You won't "hurt" him(though you NEED TO!) & MAY prevent a really horrible mess.
2006-07-29 01:37:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
either family or the dog? youll have to choose. once a biter always a biter
2006-07-28 18:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dog whisperer by cesar chavez will help
2006-07-28 17:39:50 · answer #10 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
teach the child not to upset the dog then the dog will have no reason to bite him
2006-07-28 17:39:36 · answer #11 · answered by tboyd322001 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋