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Originally Posted by Marie Aww I hope you can resolve your problem with Harleys' aggression. I have some problems with Gucci too. She is fine as long small kids dont get on top of her without letting smell them first, she will growl and will try to nip. Also she doesnt allowed anyone but me to tocuch her when she is eating. ANy suggestions? |
First, as far as not wanting to be touched while eating, this is known as food or object guarding. There is an excellent article on how to deal with it here:
http://www.clickersolutions.com/arti...ctguarding.htm
As far as the kids, I think it's perfectly reasonable on Gucci's part to want to smell them before she lets them get all over her. Again, as kids approach, I'd hold up my hand in a "stop sign" fashion and say "Stop! Let her come to you first". If they don't stop, add "She bites!". If they still don't stop, scoop up Gucci and leave - these kids need more training than you have time for!
While Gucci is sniffing the kids, I'd give them some small dog treats to give her so that she learns "good things come from small people". At first, have the kids just drop the treats (to be sure Gucci doesn't nip their hands). As Gucci gets more comfortable, show the kids how to offer treats from an open palm.
I'm betting that Gucci can learn to tolerate kids!