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Originally Posted by Gracie2006 Anyway, can you try some activities with your nephew to help establish his ranking in the pack? Things like going on a walk with you and Bella, he holds the leash and keeps Bella a bit behind him. When going out of the house, have nephew go out before Bella. Have nephew feed Bella, but only give her the food after she performs a command like sit, or down. Teach him some of the disciplinary things that you do with Bella so that he is consistent when he is around her. You will need to work with him and supervise him. |
EXCELLENT suggestions! I was going to ask if Bella had seen you in a positive physical setting with your nephew. Maybe sitting beside you, or playing - to show her he is an accepted pack member.