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Originally Posted by CaLi19GyRL  Maxx is 9 weeks today and we've had him for exactly 1 week. Damian is almost 3.....he knows to be gentle with small dogs and is never unsupervised near Maxx. I just don't know what to do, or how to make Maxx mre trusting of my son....when he gets older(Maxx) will he be more loving towards him?? Or is this kinda a lost cause?? anyone w/experie  nce???  |
8-9 weeks is a pretty critical period in socialization. He really should have been with his mom and siblings until at least 12 weeks. At 8 weeks, if a dog has a negative experience it may cause fear of that experience. So I suggest making sure he feels safe and is only exposed to positive experiences. Don't force him now...if you're holding him and he's calm let your son gently pet him. I would just try short, quiet, calm experiences of them being around each other. As the puppy gets older and is more confident he should do better with your son
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