My one dog hates kids... When my daughter was born 11 years ago my oldest fur baby was only 3 years old and he hated the baby. He would creep around furniture and stalk her and he even nipped her once right on the cheek. Naturally I was a little concerned but he was here first and so I just summed it up to jealousy. Once she was walking and he realized she wasn't going anywhere he got a little better. But I always would discipline with a stern "no bite"! And then I would do what Cesar Milan does and lay the dog on his back or side and make the child pet the dog while he's in the submissive position (obviously once she was older). Even now to this day when friends come over with small children he gets the stalking going again and I can see him fighting the urge to bite. I have to watch constantly and tell him "no bite"! But he's older now (14years) and very obedient. I could never trust him alone or even leave the room if there are kids around. So usually I just put him in my room. |