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05-29-2009, 10:15 AM | #1 |
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| Why does my Yorkie act this way with my son? Hello everyone, Mr. B, our 5 month old pup (my first dog and Yorkie), has been with us for about a month and has adapted wonderfully. He has some issues (finnicky eater, potty training, barking), but they are all getting progressively better. The only thing that bothers me is that he treats my son, who is 12 years old, kinda mean. Whenever Kori (my 12 year old son) moves, even if he is in a different room, Mr. B knows it and barks like crazy. Then when my son comes to pet him, he backs up with his ears back and tail tucked. He doesn't do this to me and my husband. He also growls and barks when Kori comes downstairs. My son feels like the dog doesn't like him, and I'm beginning to think it is true. My husband grew up with dogs, and he said that Mr. B can sense that Kori is the youngest of us, and he is exerting dominance . . . but that doesn't make sense because he backs up like he is fearful when my son comes to pet him. Kori has never hurt Mr. B (I'm always around when they interact) and he wants the dog to love him desparately, just like Mr. B has grown to love my husband and I. I try to give Kori and Mr. B plenty of bonding time, but Mr. B is just not having it . . . if me and my husband are around, he avoids Kori like the plague and sits with one of us. I want us all to be one big happy family, but my son now feels left out. Has anyone else ever encountered this? Thank you in advance for your comments . |
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05-29-2009, 01:22 PM | #2 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | Sorry to hear you are having trouble! A tucked tail is a sign that the dog is uncomfortable, so I agree with you, it sounds like the dog is afraid. Some dogs are afraid of children. Maybe your son just moves more quickly than his parents do. I would use gradual steps. Make sure your son uses non-threatening body language around the puppy - don't look directly at the dog, turn your body sideways, don't bend over the dog or try to pat the dog on the head. It can also help if your son lies on the ground and lets the dog approach him. Try having your son toss treats to the dog, feed him at meal times, go on walks with him, etc. You may want to step back here so that the puppy sees your son as the provider of Good Things. Also, gently correct your puppy if he shows aggressive behavior like barking at your son. If the dog is on your lap when he barks, say "no" and put him on the ground for a few seconds. You can repeat this over and over until your pup realizes it's better to be nice. If you get Animal Planet, watch 'It's Me or the Dog', it's a great training show.
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05-29-2009, 01:34 PM | #3 | |
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05-29-2009, 01:34 PM | #4 |
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| Sometimes My laci does this with my daughter , BUT when she comes down stairs, its like a bowling ball bounced down, she is louder then the rest of us at 13, her movements are very quick. She just scoups Laci up off the floor and does this quickly too. I just think because they are so small they are kind of leary of children.. Does your son walk him or throw a ball in the back yard?? Maybe that would help ?? Or maybe keep a bag of treats at the top of the stairs, when your son comes down have him give him a treat??
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05-29-2009, 04:52 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Try to keep an eye on your son when he doesn't know you are watching. See if he's doing anything that could be interpreted as teasing by Mr B. Sometimes kids do dumb things regardless how good they are otherwise. Son my not realize he's making things worse without realizing it. Other suggestions above are very good.
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05-29-2009, 05:01 PM | #6 | |
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Also, bring him around lots of different children, let him know they are OK!
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06-01-2009, 08:48 AM | #7 |
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| Yes, this isn't dominance He is afraid of your son and it probably isn't anything that your son is doing on purpose Yorkies are little dogs and kids being kids run and jump and do things that kids do This can be interpreted as danger to a new puppy So he's going to back away when your son comes near him The way to make friends is have your son feed him when the puppy is sitting with you on a couch have your son sit down near you have him not greet or look at the puppy and at minute intervals have your son give him a treat and you say Good Boy! The have your son do it on his own You want the puppy to know that good things happen when your son is around
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06-01-2009, 09:04 AM | #8 | |
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