My one year old dog doesn't like my 7 year old daughter !!?

Question

Hi,
We got this one year old dog ( Mix of poodle and shitzu ). she is a indoor dog. We got her for my daughter, But the problem is she does'nt love my daughter. Whenever we come home she wags her tail in front of me and my wife but not in front of my daughter. We make sure everytime we want to treat the dog we ask our daughter to give her the treat. She wags her tail till she gets the treat and afterwards again she becomes compitative with her. Its been 2 months now that we have the dog. She has also bitten her once. Is there anything we can do ? If the trend continues we may not want the dog.
Please advice.

Thanks..

Answer 1

Maybe you should find a good home for the dog now. Dogs either like you or not. They don't usually warm up and perhaps that dog prefers no children.

Answer 2

I'm so sorry! That is so sad to hear since I have a dog and love it very much. Dogs have a keen sense. Maybe your question should be does my daughter love my dog, because sometimes dogs sense that maybe their owner doesn't love them, and that they should stay away from her. If that's not the case, maybe your dog has a bad attitude? Lol.
Umm...I would have to say just keep up the work on getting the dog to like her...and maybe ask her to give her a belly rub once and a while!
Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Well, you can't force the dog to love your daughter. If the dog is happy, as long as she doesnt harm your daughter, then I dont really think there's any need to return the dog just because she doesnt love your daughter. That isn't the dogs fault.

The dog may not like your daughter because she maybe gets in the dogs face too much or something like that. My seven year old cousin has a chihuahua and she alwyas gets in the dogs face and bothers the dog, so the dog doesnt like her very much...

Answer 4

You really need to get professional class to train you so you can train your dog. There is something going on where the dog sees your daughter differently from you two. This sounds stupid but offering a treat to a dog is not going to make you a pack leader. If this is not addressed correctly you will be finding a new home for your dog. The petco by me has excellent training classes its hard to say if all petcos are like mine.

Answer 5

Well, let's see, maybe we can find another home for your daughter.... GET RID OF THE DOG! Darn shi-poos shouldn't be around kids, they (the dogs) are too neurotic. When your daughter is a bit older, if she ever wants a dog again, perhaps you could consider a "child friendly" breed. They come in all shapes and sizes.

Answer 6

Shitzus are best with older children but there might be a better reason why your dog dosent like your daughter. ... well.. sometimes dogs just don't bond to certain people.
if you are to give away your dog, be sure to give it to people
who will take good care of your dog....

If you plan on getting another dog - try choosing one that has been recommended in their reliability with children.
try this website -

Answer 7

Has your child done something to the dog? Sometimes dogs and pets wont like humans if they have done something to them. May be she done something wrong without knowing it? Keep trying and dont give up. My dog doesnt like strangers because two cousins played with too much and might off hurt her. So we are taking her for walks and giving her treats when we meet a stranger who wants to pat her. That way she wont be scared. so keep going the dog will love her, give it time.

Answer 8

i would suggest training. i believe there are places that will actually train kids to train dogs. she might have a scared or nervous energy about her that the dog doesn't like, and that could be why he tries to steer clear of her. plus poodles are picky in their own right and don't always have the best track record. i'm not a fan, but doesn't mean they can't be trained. i would try searching for classes and see what you come up with. she needs to learn how to be a leader to the dog, and how to command the dog.

Answer 9

Have your daughter do as much for the dogs as she can, feed, walk etc. she will come to rely on your daughter for these things as well as your wife. And make sure your daughter is always gentle with the dog.

Answer 10

this is something you need to seek a behaviorist for.. they are wonderful. also have you been to training school. It is really hard to give advice on the net, as the dog has already bitten your daugther... call your vet for a canine behaviorist in your area who can help your whole family.