Our family just got a new family member about 1 1/2 year ago. While our dog has been around for 5 years. She (the dog) kinda resentful to the toddler. She never let the toddler to touch her.
2007-09-29 07:32:37 · 7 answers · asked by RBK 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Has the toddler been taught how to properly pet the dog and not to pull it's hair, tail, etc? If not, the child needs to be trained how to socialize with the dog.
2007-09-29 07:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't let the dog be the alpha; you have to be. I heard once that a dog bit a toddler in the face when the mom was giving them both a treat. The dog sees the child as another dog and is jealous. Always reward the dog for good behavior toward the child, and teach the child not to hurt the dog. Be careful. This can be a difficult transition, but well worth the effort.
2007-09-29 14:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by 2bzy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of dog do you have?Your dog should have warmed up to the Child by now,If not I would not trust the dog,I had a Bull Mastiff for a yr before I had My son,He was about hundred and seventy Pd's.but I did research on dogs and Children before I got Him.I already had a Daughter And an older son.My Mastiff would let my son stand on him,pull him around the house with my son holding his tail while he was in hi walker,I'd find them under the table sharing a box of donuts,this kind of dog is the best in my opinion,but I did introduce them slowly by letting my dog smell his head a few days after coming home and other things day by day for a few good weeks.then my dog would come to me back and forth from the baby to me when my son woke up.if my son made a noise my dog was sure to have me take care of him,anyway your dog has been there for so long and is probably not happy with the attention the baby gets,if shes not letting your child even touch her,I'd say do a bit of research,it may come down to it's just natural for your type of dog not to like children.I'm sending a link that may help.Best of luck to you and your family.Your dog may need some special treats that are given from the baby,that might break the-ice.http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dogskids.htm ....Mia:) Child and Animal Lover...Your child and dog seriously need to bond with supervision,maybe treats come from Child only.
2007-09-29 15:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by Mia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Toddler has no power, for now,
and has alot of your attention.
Dogs can be like people.
Some dogs are nurturing, and some aren't.
Especially when they are jealous.
2007-09-29 14:51:52 · answer #4 · answered by elliebear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dog sees the toddler as her rival and someone who is trying to take her place. Was the dog socialized to the baby when you brought her home?
You can easily correct his. Look into different dog training techniques.
2007-09-29 15:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by maxmom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's normal for the dog to feel threatened by a small person - the dog thinks the toddler will vie with it for food...let the dog be the "alpha male" and everything will be fine.
2007-09-29 14:37:02 · answer #6 · answered by Perky_gurl 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the dog is jealous and feels she has lost her place in the family. Try showing her some extra attention...but don't leave her alone with the child, either.
2007-09-29 14:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋