This is a good time to share what happened between Buddy and I.
I also eat in the family room watching TV at night being single.
Buddy is usually in another room knowing he can not have anything playing with his toys. About three weeks ago he appeared on my lap and charged across me to get a piece of bread! It happened so fast I grabbed him by the scuff of his neck, like Ceasar Millan shows in his video, to pull him back and grab the bread out of his mouth. Guess what? It did not work and he "BIT ME". I was in such shock. He got me on the forarm good. After the bleeding stopped I reassessed the situation. He has never done anything like that before. Did I set him up for failure, should I have let him have the darn bread?
Yes we love them, they are our family but we have to also remember they are dogs. Instink is instink. I will certainly be more careful and not leave food on a table when I am done. I will get up immediately so he will never be tempted again. Just be careful and remember they are dogs. Don't think your little one will never do such a thing because they may.
Carol & Buddy |