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Originally Posted by Proud Mommy  She is 1 year 7 months |
Well, she is not a puppy anymore. That is what I wanted to be sure of. Of my 2 yorkies, one plays very well with my 4 year old stepson. The other one can only take him in small doses. He is very energetic like your son. But my stepson is loud and somewhat forceful. I have taught both of them to respect each other's space. I would not allow my dog to approach my son with the intention of biting. If he were abusing the dog or threatning, I could understand. But my dogs are not allowed to approach a human in a threatning manner. Period. I am the pack leader. Loud noises are no excuse. If he is jumping off the couch and he's not watching out if she is underfoot, then I would get him for that. But for your dog to take charge and decide she is going to bite or get him because he is getting on her nerves; no mam'. When my male was younger and my stepson came for a visit, I could tell when my dog was getting too anxious and I would put him in his crate for a while. Not for punishment, but because that was his space. In time he learned to get away from my stepson when the noise became too much. Dogs, like people, have to learn the proper way to deal with different situations, pleasant or not, in an acceptable way. If he is picking on your dog or almost harming her, then yes, make him stop by all means. Teach him to cool it if she is too close while he is jumping around, etc. But you will have to teach your dog that if he is just annoying her, she is NOT to take matters into her own hands and "correct" him. You are in charge, not the child or the dog. Hope this helps.