Is are 5 year old Rottweiler Tank jealous of our new baby ,after it ripped up the baby's nursery room?
While my wife and I were visiting her very best friend With our new 2 week old baby boy.Our Rottweiler was destroying the baby's room for the second time.And when we got home my wife was on the phone to this woman telling her everything right away.And her friend told her to find another home for our beloved Rottweiler Tank(dogs name) because the dog is jealous of the new baby and might kill the new baby, and my wife told her that she is very rude and out of line and hung up on the rude woman Now our so called friend is calling back and she threatens to call animal control or child welfare
What are our rights ?
Can we get a restraining order from this crazy woman ?
2006-10-20 10:19:23 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
GET RID OF THE DOG?????Rubbish! That dog is a part of your family and with proper coaching and total supervision the dog will end up loving that baby. (or at least accepting him) if your son, when older is jealous of the next baby you may have and gets out of line are you going to "get rid of him?" you cant just get rid of things like its an old book. This dog (if you had him from puppy) was raised with you and of course hes a bit jealous. Just show him the same love as before and for the time being do not leave the baby alone with the dog (common sense) donr get me wrong of course the childs well being comes first, even before your own, but where is Tank gonna end up? a pound, a kennel and eventually put down. Dont do it to him. If you MUST let him make sure you send him to a good home-someone you trust. Oh- and tell that other woman who started all this to mind her own F*CK*N business, and worry about her own life. Good luck.
2006-10-20 11:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by frha75 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
If this destructive behavior was out of the norm for your rottweiller (i.e., has only destroyed the baby's room), then I would definitely say this is a jealousy issue. However, if you've left to find that the rottweiler has destroyed other rooms in the house, there could be other explanations, such as boredom or nervousness at being left in the house alone.
In any case, your baby should NEVER under any circumstances be left unsupervised in an area where there is a dog or where a dog coule enter, regardless of breed or size of dog or how trusted the dog is. Any dog can bite, and you don't want to have the responsibility for that happening to your child (or any child). And you don't want to have to punish your beloved pet for behavior that you can't explain (if unsupervised, who knows if it was a jealous rage or if the child pulled the dog's hair or any number of factors occurred).
If you can be a responsible parent and responsible pet owner, and keep your baby and your pet separated when you can't provide every moment's attention to supervising their interactions, then yes, you should give up your dog. However, if you can, then you should tell your wife's friend to "butt out" and let her know what measures you're taking to ensure your child's safety so that she doesn't feel the need to report to the authorities.
2006-10-20 18:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Animal behaviour is such that, if it has been privy to having your attention and then not having it, they get upset. If it sees the attention going elsewhere then obviously the 'new object of affection' becomes an instant dislike. Much the way people can behave.
Think about it. Do you tell your dog off a lot more now that the baby's here? Are there more 'bad dog' or 'No's' flying around? Like older brother's or sisters they get upset - jealous even. It's a cross species sibling rivalry, except they have fangs and baby doesn't have a chance.
Sorry to say, but the friend, along with the people who've answered before me are on the right track.
You can get a friend to take the dog, put it up for adoption or whatever, but you should be weary of it getting close to the baby. It only takes a split second for it to clamp its jaw down and shake the baby like a rag doll. Primal canine instinct is to go for the head and neck, so be warned.
Maybe it will never happen. But are you really willing to take a chance playing russian roulette?
As for the friend and her threats, she only means well and has the baby's life (and your child) in mind. There are better ways to convince you guys to let the dog go. Calm reasoning and discussion is always better than hysterically throwing around back handed threats. There's room to forgive.
2006-10-20 18:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by thespian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that your friend is just concerned for your baby. There have many, many documented cases where the family dog bites or even kills an infant. Before the baby came, Tank received all your attention. He is isn't used to this new creature that has "invaded" his space. He has to be taught that the baby isn't going away, and that he still will have your attention as well. Try giving him a treat for being a "good dog" when you are playing with the baby. When you take the baby for a walk, take Tank too. There are great dog-psychology books out there that will help you figure out how to teach this to your dog. If the baby and the dog are in the same room, always talk to your baby before you acknowledge your dog (this helps establish the pack order); never allow the dog to play with the baby's toys. Never, never leave the baby alone where Tank can reach the baby. Good luck.
2006-10-20 17:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by M K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A dog is just like a person (emotions, etc.), except with teeth and a BAD attitude in this case. I think your "so called friend" has very valid concerns for your child. I'm sorry, but if a person is acting out like this (destroying your child's room) the first thing you would do is call the police, right? What makes the situation any different with a dog?! Even if it is your beloved Tank. The dog sounds like a badass and questionable anyway just by his name.
I don't know you all personally (obviously), but I would get rid of that dog. God forbid that dog gets ahold of your baby and kills him! Is that worth keeping your beloved Tank around? I sure hope not.
You could get a restraining order for this "crazy woman" if you want to , but if your child winds up dead or severly scarred from your dog acting out, she can be a witness at your trial, which would be truely damning for you guys.
Your friend can call CPS (Child Protective Service) or animal control if she wants to. If CPS comes to your house and they think that this dog is dangerous, they will TAKE YOUR BABY AWAY from you until you get rid of that dog! If you truely want to cut ties with your friend for being genuinely concerned, then so be it. But get rid of that dog.
2006-10-20 17:34:10 · answer #5 · answered by Summer 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What the heck is wrong with you people? You think that your friend is the crazy woman? Do you value your freakin' dog over and above the health and well being of your child? Dang straight she should call animal control, and while she's at it, they should put you in a cage too until you alter your thinking, dude! Ye Gods, what is this world coming to?!!! Get real, and get that dog a new place to live. Do it NOW!
and ps - to frha from above --- it's people like you, who place the same value on pets as people that really blow my mind. finding a dog a new home is not the same as disowning a child - though that should be obvious.
2006-10-21 02:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by amuse4you 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldnt think so. She has every right to call someone. It sure sounds like Tank is jealous and these dogs are very smart. Tank knows that there is someone else in the house getting more attention.
There are training methods and ppl that can help you train your dog or tell you if the dog is even trainable. I would contact someone about this immediately, if you want to keep your dog.
I would certainly keep a close eye on your baby and the dog at all times. Tank could kill your baby very easily and quickly. You would never get over it.
2006-10-20 17:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by ~~ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I LOVE dogs...really I do. I think Rottweilers are incredible ones.
However, the dog needs to go. I know it's painful...it would kill me too. But, a baby trumps a dog every time. You're a Papa, and I know in your heart you know this.
The dog views the baby as a threat, and the baby will be in danger. If you keep the dog, you're putting the child at serious risk. A Rott can easily maul or kill hthe little one.
Peace.
2006-10-20 17:26:02 · answer #8 · answered by Robert 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
rottweilers are very dangerous things to have around anyone let alone children,your neighbour has the right idea to call animal control and child welfare for the childs safety alone think of the child it is your duty to do so the dog should be put down
2006-10-20 17:27:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would be very worried if i were you, i think this is a warning sign that the dog is jealous of the baby. I would listen to your friend.
The dog has got to go.
2006-10-20 17:34:48 · answer #10 · answered by shell 27 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋