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Old 02-14-2013, 06:22 PM   #1
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Ok we got our new puppy exactly a week ago, he is 14 weeks old today. He was just fine until today. He is kind of skittish around the kids and hubby but loves me. He was just starting to really warm up to everyone and show people other than me attention. Now all of a sudden he is growling at my youngest son(15 months). No the baby and puppy are never ever alone together and if interaction occurs I am always and have always been directly inbetween them so my son can not get rough or accidentally hurt the puppy. And the dog is not a super small puppy he is a well built 6 pound dog. Suddenly today he chooses to start barking/growling at him though. Once he was just trying to stand up. It is never when the child actually has contact with him always when he is back a little ways. Anyone have any suggestions, because though we love our dog if I can not resolve this issue the dog will have to go because my kids come first ALWAYS. Help me please!!!
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Ok we got our new puppy exactly a week ago, he is 14 weeks old today. He was just fine until today. He is kind of skittish around the kids and hubby but loves me. He was just starting to really warm up to everyone and show people other than me attention. Now all of a sudden he is growling at my youngest son(15 months). No the baby and puppy are never ever alone together and if interaction occurs I am always and have always been directly inbetween them so my son can not get rough or accidentally hurt the puppy. And the dog is not a super small puppy he is a well built 6 pound dog. Suddenly today he chooses to start barking/growling at him though. Once he was just trying to stand up. It is never when the child actually has contact with him always when he is back a little ways. Anyone have any suggestions, because though we love our dog if I can not resolve this issue the dog will have to go because my kids come first ALWAYS. Help me please!!!
He is 14 weeks old, he is playing, he is scared one or both...have him sit on your childs lap on the sofa and give him treats etc., I think everyone is a little excited and not use to the whole puppy thing. Take him to Pet Smart Puppy school and bring the whole family...please don't give up on him just yet...
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I am definitely not giving up on him yet. I cant let the child hold him cause he gets to excited and starts waving his arms. I only let him touch the dog if the dog lays by me then I hold his hand and show him how to do "soft touches/pets" I just cant figure out why he is so aggresive now. As far as a training class goes ummm thats not really possible, we literally live in the middle of nowhere as in 45 min to a town that has a walmart.
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My situation was different Georgie was 2 when my son came along. My husband and I talked about what if Georgie has a difficult time adjusting to Isaiah and we both knew that giving Georgie up was not an option period. Whatever it took we would make it work. Isaiah is 5 and I am convinced Georgie has finally come around to the fact that Isaiah is here to stay lol. It takes time and patience but it can work. I can't imagine not having both my boys Lynzy gave you great advice and I am sure others will as well. Good luck!
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I am definitely not giving up on him yet. I cant let the child hold him cause he gets to excited and starts waving his arms. I only let him touch the dog if the dog lays by me then I hold his hand and show him how to do "soft touches/pets" I just cant figure out why he is so aggresive now. As far as a training class goes ummm thats not really possible, we literally live in the middle of nowhere as in 45 min to a town that has a walmart.
Georgie reacted this way to Isaiah and it was such a good lesson to teach Isaiah to be gentle. Isaiah still gets a different reaction from Georgie when he approaches him like a wild man. I know your son is 15 months I promise I have been there. It literally took time and patience and teaching Isaiah to respect Georgie's space and now I have pictures of them cuddling
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He's a puppy AND he's small. Small dogs get "freaked" (for lack of a better word) by kids because of their fast and quick movements. I'm sure your son didn't do anything to the puppy..it's just the reaction to him moving the way kids do.

This is why it is recommended time and time again for people with very young children to get a different type of dog. With that said, YOU can work on this and make it work. It will just take time to teach him and acclimate him. It's only been a week - this means in the beginning, the puppy was still "not comfortable" as it takes about a week on average for them to relax and feel at home in a new place. Now, he's comfortable and is showing that the quick moving small human is scary a little. Just reassure and always be there when they are in the same room together. As he grows older, they will both adjust to each other.

I understand that you human child must always come first, but don't give up too fast on your pup. He needs you to show him the way
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Do not leave the dog with the child. You have to watch them constantly. My friend had the same problem. When she has the grandkids over, Max goes out in the backyard. He can come in but not be in the same room with the kids. Just don't trust him. You must protect those children. So sad to have to get rid of the dog. If you are very careful I think you can work this situation out. Get a fence and keep the dog away from the kids.
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Yes, yes, and yes. Your child and your puppy are both babies and will each have their fears, etc., and will grow through them...and need to learn how to get along and peacefully co-exist. It just takes time, caring, love, patience, understanding, and a healthy smattering of logic and 'common sense' and it doesn't hurt to have some keen powers of analytical observation, watching body languages and putting yourself in both your child's place and your puppy's place to figure out why things are occurring. Make continual adjustments as needed...go slow and easy getting everyone comfortable in the same household. Everything has changed and the excitement is still fresh and new. You will all be together for quite some time most likely...no need to expect immediate perfection.
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Yea what they ^ said, all great advise !

Treats, respect, gentle cuddles all of it. . . The only thing I would add is to be sure that your pup has his own safe place to rest. A cage for napping or whenever you or an adult is not right there to supervise. It's for their safety and your sons. Pups will and can bite if they feel unsafe or frightened.

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He may think he is playing. Maggie will growl at me when we are playing "try to get me". If I take a sort of "big" stance towards her she will make little growly noises, but I know it is part of the game....she will dance away from me, then try to hold her ground for a second. It is quite funny. Maybe the puppy is "standing his ground" because he is intimidated by the baby. Sorry to say this, but probably not the best age to get a dog...

Others will have to chime in here, but I think that if you don't think it is going to work out it might be best to return the pup while he is still young enough to get adopted as a puppy and before he might learn anti-social, or anti-children behavior. I feel that giving up on him now won't make a big difference in his life, giving up on him in a few months might.

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I personally dont think its being aggresive at all. Barking and growling is very normal puppy play.
I think this is being mistaken as agression and i am sure the puppy just wants to play.
Very very very few puppies this young growl and show agression all of the sudden.
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Do you have a video camera or can you record on your phone? I would like to see exactly what your little one's growls are like. Sam is a week older, and he will do the same thing. Usually it's just to let us know he wants to play, or he's pissed that he's not the center of attention.
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Galen barks at my DBF if he is zlking to me and does not show any attention to him. It is hard to know if he is being aggressive or just playful. When he growls, how does he look?
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I personally dont think its being aggresive at all. Barking and growling is very normal puppy play.
I think this is being mistaken as agression and i am sure the puppy just wants to play.
Very very very few puppies this young growl and show agression all of the sudden.
We found that Ziva's "voice" was quite growly and downright mean sounding when she was a puppy. We were very hard on correcting her for what we thought was agression turned out to be her way to communicate. (this was not showing teeth/ snipping behavior). Small dogs seem different than the bigger dogs we were used to, but good behavior still applies.
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