I hate my mom's new dog. It snaps at my 4 year old son for no reason and seems crazy. Do I stop visiting her

Answer 1

let your mother know get a water bottle every time the dog tries it tell your mom you're gonna spray it with the water that should work

Answer 2

Your mom should put the dog outside or in a room with a door your son cannot open while you are visiting. I can't understand people who allow their dogs to do that, especially to their own grandchildren, but some do. I used to work in an emergency room, and you don't want that dog near your child. The dog needs to be trained; watch "The dog whisperer" on Animal Planet for hints, and your son needs to be trained, also. Just because he is young, that doesn't mean he can run and scream all over the place and terrorize the pets. Truth is, if that dog is snapping at him when he is sitting quietly, you have a real problem on your hands. Don't think that having your son feed him treats all the time will work, either. The dog needs to understand the pecking order in the world and that he is at the bottom. Right now, he thinks that, as a pack animal, his is ahead of your son in the pack. Put him in his place, and keep them apart. If your mom doesn't cooperate, then if she wants to see her grandson, she can come and visit you without the dog. If she chooses the dog over her grandson, then it could be he is out of control with his behavior as a guest in her home or she is just one of those people that one will never figure out.

Answer 3

Your moms new dog is obviously afraid of your son and is telling him to stay away from him.To say you hate the dog is extremely unfair to the animal and your mom.
Think about the way your child acts around the dog before he snaps at him.Is the kid jumping around waving his arms wildly,running and screaming?Does he get close to the dog when he's doing this or does the dog come from 3 rooms away just to snap at the child?
Dogs can be unpredictable but in this case I'm willing to bet that you're an inconsiderate guest in your mothers home.Yes INCONSIDERATE! And before you go sticking your nose in the air and telling your mom you'll not visit anymore because of the dog you need to sit your child down and explain to him that dogs look at people as giants and they're afraid of us so whenever you see a dog you have to show it you're a good giant by not yelling and jumping around and waving your arms or running at the dog because the dog thinks he'll be hurt and will bite your son to protect himself.Only bad giants hurt dogs and there's alot of bad giants in the world and grandmas dog has probably been owned by one or seen one before and is very afraid that he's a bad giant too.Since grandma loves the dog very much you have to remember to only be a good giant at grandmas housebecause grandma loves you very much and wants the dog to love him too.If he keeps making the dog afraid the dog won't ever have the chance to love him.
Remind the child before he gets too excited at grandmas to be a good giant and make him act in a calm manner and I'm betting the dog won't bother him ever again.But you're going to have to keep a better eye on your child and remind him continually to stay calm around the dog.Just because he's at grandmas does'nt mean you should allow him to act like a little heathen dog or not.

Answer 4

I'm really surprised at your mom. If I had a pet that did anything threatening to my grandkids, I would definitely do something about it.

Unless the kid is doing something mean or provoking the dog, there's just no excuse for it's behavior. If it's allowed to snap, it could accidently (or purposefully) bite.

I love animals but nothing comes ahead of the children! You need to have a very serious talk with mommy dearest and if she isn't going to take your child's safety and peace of mind to heart, then you may have to stay away.

Answer 5

I would certainly not bring my son around it. The dog could seriously injure him someday. Better to have your mother a little miffed than your son scarred for life. Mom can come visit you and leave the dog at home.

Answer 6

Tell her that if you are going to come over there she needs to kennel or lock the dog up in a room.
There was a lady here, in the town that I live in, and her dog bit her granddaughter who was like 15 months old. As drastic as this sounds, they made her put her dog under.

Answer 7

I can tell you the answer to this one right off. Dogs don't snap without a reason. Obviously your kid is pestering the dog. Don't tell me he's not - there's nothing little kids like better than poking at dogs when Mommy's not watching. If the kid gets bitten it'll be his own fault. I've seen it a million times.

Make your little angel stay away from the dog and that'll pretty much solve your problem.

Answer 8

it jsut needs to be put in its place and get some training, and we are talking about her grandson, with no doubt ur child should take first place over her dog, the potentials there for the dog to bite ur lil son, is it a little breed of dog? one of my little dogs used to snap at my kids, we have learnt to growl back deep loud growl, tells the dog we are alpha to it. that has worked for us.

Answer 9

Well just tell your mom that her dog needs to get some training and socialization done with the dog. The dog just isnt socialized very well with people or kids. Just have her take it to puppy school and her dog will get special attention.

Answer 10

Caesar Millan The Dog Whisper would know what to do, watch his show!

Answer 11

Tell her to or you go to Dog Whisperer.com and see what Caesar says. Her dog is very unhappy and needs a pack leader.