Put a harness on him.
Put him on a leash.
Don't allow him to get to them.
At the first sign of aggression pull him close, correct him verbally.
Also time out works great by putting him in the other room for a few minutes I used it it takes longer than the new one I prefer-the leash method I just learned about.
Pull him back on the leash which has to be attach to a harness for his safety, distract him when he stops give him a treat, no treat until barking, growling etc stops or if it's just him looking at them he needs to be fully focused on you.
Use the leash to bring him immediately to your feet, reward him for following your cues and watching you-you want him to be ignoring the kids.
Over time he'll learn when he shows no aggression he's rewarded he'll stop.
If not crate him, as a last resort.
NEVER let him get close enough to bite.
soft muzzles are a last resort also but they are a band-aid solution only for certain things like a vet visit to allow physical contact in a time pf potential bite not a long term solution. |