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Originally Posted by Proud Mommy  I am supposed to be doing my homework right now but my little girl is driving me nuts  She is under my chair and she won't stop growling.
Ok this is why... My little girls HATES my son!! I know, I know, hate is a strong word but it's true. If she could, I am convinced she would tear him limb from limb!!!
He is not being malicious but still!! He is 6 years old and FULL of energy. He will run down the stairs or jump off the couch and it scares her. He doesn't do anything to her personally.
So now of course anytime she hears him she starts barking like crazy!!!! If he is sitting on the floor watching TV and she hears a noise she will run over to him and bite him. She has even drawn blood twice 
I don't know what to do because I reprimand him at times for scaring her when it probably should be her that is having the time out
He has come to hate her!!!!!! I will NOT,NOT,NOT,NOT, be without my dog, but I don't know how to stop the behavior on both parts (skin and fur).
Help what do I do???????  |
At 6 he knows better, she doesn't. But yes - she should get a time out. Immediately when it happens you say "Time out" and put her in a confined space (preferably a crate) IGNORE her. If she comes out and does it again she gets another time out. Repeat until it sinks in...
You can also have HIM work with her on commands with treats. That way she learns he is not scary.
For the loud noises I'd consult a trainer or some positive training books.