Please Someone Help!!!!!!

[For My Coby]

Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

Ok so we just tried a treat He looked at me funny when I told him I wanted him to run into the room He is so use to me saying no running and quiet.

So as soon as she barked he told her "No" and gave her a treat when she stoped. We did it 5 times, by the 5th one he couldn't get her to bark So I told him "we are going to do this for a few days to help her understand that you aren't trying to hurt her." I told him as soon as she learns that she doesn't have to be afraid of him we will teach he to shake He is very excited

That's heartwarming.

[Proud Mommy]

Off to bed... I'll let you know how tomorrow goes

[Buddy-licious]

Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

Ok so we just tried a treat He looked at me funny when I told him I wanted him to run into the room He is so use to me saying no running and quiet.

So as soon as she barked he told her "No" and gave her a treat when she stoped. We did it 5 times, by the 5th one he couldn't get her to bark So I told him "we are going to do this for a few days to help her understand that you aren't trying to hurt her." I told him as soon as she learns that she doesn't have to be afraid of him we will teach he to shake He is very excited

This was very sweet!! I hope things continue to improve!!!

By the way, sorry to hear that you got your feelings hurt!!!! I understand that some breeders do not want to sell to a family with children (that is their choice).....but in our family Buddy would be sooooo sad without the kids running around!!! I have "doggie" rules for Buddy's protection and NO ONE breaks the rules....so everyone stays happy!!!

[Erin]

Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

Ok so we just tried a treat He looked at me funny when I told him I wanted him to run into the room He is so use to me saying no running and quiet.

So as soon as she barked he told her "No" and gave her a treat when she stoped. We did it 5 times, by the 5th one he couldn't get her to bark So I told him "we are going to do this for a few days to help her understand that you aren't trying to hurt her." I told him as soon as she learns that she doesn't have to be afraid of him we will teach he to shake He is very excited

Yea!!! You are doing something right because that's just how it's supposed to work.

[ash0248]

Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

I will try her crate I tried holding her down until she was calm like Ceasar Milan suggests but it does nothing maybe I'm doing it wrong

When it happens I get on to my son and send him upstairs, because you are absolutely right, he knows better and she does not, that is why I tend to protect her more... but...

I think by me doing that I have made him resent her and given her in a round about way permission to continue

I have really put myself in a predicament

I seen an episode of the dog whisperer about this, He said that this women was favoring the dog over the son and the dog picked on it and had become the dominant one. She had to put her son next to her and every time the puppy tried to attack the boy the women had to correct the dog. I wish I knew what episode it was.
Not saying you are miss treating you son but because the puppy is smaller you feel like you have to protect him more. I did the same thing when I had my female baby and she got very aggressive with my human child. I didnt know what to do at the time ,so I got rid of her. I regret it every day. I hope you can get it under control.

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by Buddy-licious

This was very sweet!! I hope things continue to improve!!!

By the way, sorry to hear that you got your feelings hurt!!!! I understand that some breeders do not want to sell to a family with children (that is their choice).....but in our family Buddy would be sooooo sad without the kids running around!!! I have "doggie" rules for Buddy's protection and NO ONE breaks the rules....so everyone stays happy!!!

Thank you, That is a GREAT idea... if I may ask what are your "doggie" rules?

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by Erin

Yea!!! You are doing something right because that's just how it's supposed to work.

This morning I kept the treats by the bed and gave my son one when he came in... NO BARKING

I can't wait for him to get home from school to see what she does

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by ash0248

I seen an episode of the dog whisperer about this, He said that this women was favoring the dog over the son and the dog picked on it and had become the dominant one. She had to put her son next to her and every time the puppy tried to attack the boy the women had to correct the dog. I wish I knew what episode it was.
Not saying you are miss treating you son but because the puppy is smaller you feel like you have to protect him more. I did the same thing when I had my female baby and she got very aggressive with my human child. I didnt know what to do at the time ,so I got rid of her. I regret it every day. I hope you can get it under control.

That is exactly what I have done... When my Girls came to me she was VERY timid, shy, and scared of everything. Her sister on the other hand, after a while would venture out and explore. So because she was so afraid I have obviously nursed that behavior without realizing what I was doing. So now I have to fix it

[betsi]

Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

Thank you... Good suggestion. And I am trying with my son, but I understand why he so upset. He just started telling me that I love the dogs more than him. So I need to reassure him that I love him just as much as I love my dogs I didn't know he was feeling this way I spend a lot of time with my babies so now I need to find something to do with just him

You may need to reassure him that you love him MORE than your dogs, because I'm sure you do.

[Tammyh]

[QUOTE=JeanieK;1735178]I agree and it should all be done before getting the dog.

I don't think most people who have dogs are experts and have ALL of the answers to any problem that may come up with having a dog. You can't always predict behavior issues. Some dogs may not have any problem with a child that likes to run around and is noisy. The OP is coming to this forum for help and it looks like she's received some great advise. I don't see the need to bash someone because she's wasn't an expert on dog behavior before she had one, rather she should be commended for asking for advise and wanting to do right by both her son and furbaby.

To the OP, it looks like things are looking better for you I hope to hear soon that your son and furbaby are the best of friends Good luck!

[Proud Mommy]

[quote=Tammyh;1735335]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I agree and it should all be done before getting the dog.
I don't know why it says this but this was not posted by jeaniek, it was posted by TammyH... I am thanking her.
I don't think most people who have dogs are experts and have ALL of the answers to any problem that may come up with having a dog. You can't always predict behavior issues. Some dogs may not have any problem with a child that likes to run around and is noisy. The OP is coming to this forum for help and it looks like she's received some great advise. I don't see the need to bash someone because she's wasn't an expert on dog behavior before she had one, rather she should be commended for asking for advise and wanting to do right by both her son and furbaby.

To the OP, it looks like things are looking better for you I hope to hear soon that your son and furbaby are the best of friends Good luck!

Thank you

Something I didn't mention but now seems prevalent is that out of all 4 of my Yorkies, she is the only one that has a problem with my son. The other 3 love him and play with him all the time.

I think it may just be a difference in personality

[For My Coby]

I hope things continue to improve for you. Sometimes, we just need a change of approach. Can't wait to hear more stories of your son becoming a little dog whisperer.

[Itspuppyluv]

I was going to suggest making your son part of training. I'm glad it's getting better.
Next, I would let him hear you bragging to people how wonderful he is with her and when they get the tricks learned make sure he gets to show people what he has taught her. They'll be buddies before you know it.

[For My Coby]

Originally Posted by Itspuppyluv

I was going to suggest making your son part of training. I'm glad things are improving.
Next, I would let him hear you bragging to people how wonderful he is with her and when they get the tricks learned make sure he gets to show people what he has taught her. They'll be buddies before you know it.

Great idea!

[Itspuppyluv]

Originally Posted by For My Coby

Great idea!

Thanks.