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Originally Posted by Mom2Zeus  Hi Everyone!
I have a male Yorkie who is 6 months old. His name is Zeus. He is my blessing. Something rather traumatic happend to my family a week before I was to pick Zeus up from the small home breeder where we purchased him. I had already introduced Zeus to my two children who are 6 and 4 and I had already put down a deposit before this event happend. I couldn't back out of getting him although the timing was really, really bad. He has turned out to be the very best thing ever. He is a great loveable and loyal little guy. I can't imagine life without him. He made going through a tough time just a bit easier.
I do have one small problem and would like some advice. As I said I have two small children. My 4 year-old will hardly leave Zeus alone, ever. Zeus has snipped at him before mainly b/c my son will not put him down. Tonight I took Zeus for his rabies shot and he snipped at the vet. What can I do to discourage this behavior? It's not like he bites hard but at the same time it's not desirable to me having him do this.
Thanks for your advice, I look forward to learning a lot here!  |
I promise I'm not trying to delve - but was there some kind of loss in your family? Just wondering if your 'new baby' is taking the place (in your son's mind) of any trauma which might have happened? Is he trying to find a replacement?
Also, when your new baby's in his crate - is the latch across? I must admit, I had to resort to putting a lock on ours, as my children were too young and liked meddling with things too much - everything was a challenge and such fun!
It's all trial and error. Would it be possible for you to explain the problem to your 6 year old, and try to get him/her to help teach your youngest just what is right for your new little addition? That's often the key - rather than 'mummy'! Sally + Harry x