My mom has a 4 year old minature schnauzer and whenever we go over, she always barks at my 10 month old daughter. She doesn't cry when she barks at her, she just yells right back. When will my mom's dog get over it and stop barking at her?
2006-12-04 13:17:43 · 9 answers · asked by eMMa's MoM 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The dog is asserting its dominance over this "puppy" you've brought into his domain. The dog needs to learn that it is not the pack leader, but the humans are, and that includes your daughter. Not to be mean of course, but to really tune into the pack mentality that dogs have. The dog is unhappy, and he will be a happier dog when he knows his place.
If you get the National Geographic channel, I suggest watching episodes of the Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan. He is a genius at getting dogs to understand their place.
Here is the blog page for the show and there is a list of all of the shows. I am almost positive he has covered a situation like this in one of the shows, and maybe the site can help: http://blogs5.nationalgeographic.com/channel/blog/dogwhisperer/
Cesar always does this "shush" thing when dogs are doing undesirable things. So hopefully you can get the situation rectified with as little emotional turmoil as possible!
2006-12-04 13:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by OK yeah well whatever 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When someone steps in and makes the dog stop. The dog should not be allowed to bark at your daughter.
2006-12-04 13:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes this is a older schnauzer so watch it could bite...im not saying it will but i wouldnt trust it......but in time id say about 5-10 visit should do it..but they have to be constant visits....but really be careful...this is the dogs territory and the baby is new so becarefull.......the dog could be barkin out of curiousity..but i wouldnt take the chance.........cause if it was my moms dog and it bit my child...well bye bye dog....and im a dog lover........just dont put you, your child and your husband into something like that ..but remember one bit on the face and your child could be scared for life....now is it worth it?
2006-12-04 13:33:29 · answer #3 · answered by jdog44442003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro'bly jealous. You should becareful not to let your daughter get too close to the dog without your supervision though. All animals have their wild instinct, that is to attack or bite. When your daughter gets older then it could be better for you to teach your daughter how to play with the doggie then.
2006-12-04 13:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by Ho S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may want to play and he may be really jealous. I would keep an eye on him around her. Don't know much about schnauzer's nature, but he might bite her.
2006-12-04 13:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by ransdoll90 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs do not like children, thats why they say to keep cats and dogs away from babys. Just keep him/her away, she'll/he'll get used to the fact that she/he's got to share you.
2006-12-04 13:28:15 · answer #6 · answered by Alxias 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom's dog is ill trained and is thinking it is above your child.
Just another reason I think dogs are annoying and nothing but hassle.
2006-12-04 13:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
when ur mom isnt looking throw the dog out the window
2006-12-04 13:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
the dog appears to dislike your daughter, so u should train teh dog to liek her
2006-12-04 13:25:39 · answer #9 · answered by kilala 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋