Does Zoey have a safe place in the room, she can go to, that the grand daughter can't touch. Our children were always taught it the dog goes to it's bed or crate, then it is out of bounds. When the dogs(felt unsafe or) had enough, it was a place they could go to.
Perhaps if Zoey felt she could get away from Cloe she may feel less uptight around her.
Children can be noisy and something that seems safe to us, maybe seen differently by a tiny, vulnerable dog. Zoey is your dog and needs you to keep her safe, emotionally as well as physically. Some dogs never love children, even if they are safe around them.
Our Caleb growls, and it is nearly always in play. It has been misinterpreted by visitors, he's a big softy, and loves to play fight if you pick up certain toys. Knowing what your dog is trying to say, is so important.
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Last edited by Oddsock; 11-12-2015 at 07:13 AM.
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