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Originally Posted by chachi  I think it can work in the right family but unfortuately it doesnt in alot of familys and dog bites kid and gets rehomed. Its not just about teaching the toddler to e gentle around the dog its also about finding a dog that has the temperment to put up with loud noises the child makes and quick actions |
I agree but I do feel like it's about teaching the child to be gentle. If Isaiah approaches Georgie in a calm way he gets a totally different reaction from him then if he is loud and acts wild. Isaiah at 4 1/2 has realized that and understands Georgie is 4lbs it's a defense mechanism. He has even said "Oh look Mommy I was quietly talking to Georgie and now he is licking me and wants a belly rub." Georgie was the only boy for almost 3 years and while it hasn't always been easy I attribute a lot of it to how Isaiah treats Georgie and less about Georgie changing his personality.
IMO people are so quick to rehome because their Yorkie snapped at their child.....the child needs to learn to respect the Yorkies space and understand how to treat them as well.