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Quick question about yorkie and kids I'm going to visit my boyfriend for thanksgiving and meet his family for the first time. His sister has 2 kids: boy 2 and a girl 4. They have their own puppy who is a mixed large breed and they rough house with her often. Hooks has never been around kids, but he loves everyone. I am just wondering if I should put him in the situation where he may be hurt:confused: I don't know how long we will be there , so I only want to take him so he won't be alone for a long time. |
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This could be a bad situation with kids that small, there is no way I would let kids that small handle Joey. Kids tend to move in fast jerky movements and this unsettles Yorkies as well. Yorkies have to act tough because they are so small, and they often see children as threats. Also, yorkies love to get under everyone's feet, I agree with marcerella bring along a pen or crate for him. It's your job to protect him from getting hurt, don't let anyone make you feel like your being "overprotective," as they sometimes do, when trying to manipulate. Love your signature! |
I agree that this could be dangerous for your yorkie. It would only take a split second for them to pick him up and drop him or anything. One of my good friends has a 4 year old daughter and a yorkie. The daughter told her mom that their yorkie needed to go outside and asked her mom if she could let her out. The mom said ok, assuming the daughter would just open the door and let the yorkie out to potty and then let her back in. Instead, the daughter picked up the yorkie and THREW her outside. Needless to say, the yorkie was severely injured. You never know what will happen with small children. I would bring your yorkie and only let the kids hold your yorkie while they are sitting down and while they are supervised. If you cannot supervise, put him in his crate or don't bring him. Better safe than sorry. |
I would have your boyfriend tell his sister in advance that your baby is much more fragile than bigger dogs and that you are not being rude but the kids can't pick him up or play rough with him. I have neighbor kids who love my dogs and they range in age from 2-10 and right from the start I told them that they had to sit in a circle and they took turns holding my girls. I kept a real close eye on them and they all learned to be very gentle. Their parents always reinforced what I was saying and that helped. If his sisters kids seem just to rough I would keep him in his carrier. Also people who are not use to small dogs don't realize how easy it is for them to get underfoot. Hopefully his sister will understand. |
I would bring a crate or stroller and never let him out of your sight since the little ones will be there. If it were me I would probably just leave him at home (I know it's hard to do) and you will know he is safe. Little kids love puppies and I think they would want to hold and pet him. I just wouldn't take the chance. |
No way Jose...I would leave my baby home if there little kids and dogs around...The little ones really don't know how to hold a little dog...I knew someone that their own kids dropped their dog while holding it (it wiggled) and it's legs (both) broke....I think your baby would enjoy being alone for a few hours (HOME,SWEET,HOME)...:) |
Thanks so much for the advice everyone. I am going to leave him at home. I would never get over it if something happened to him and since I am already nervous, it better to not let him feel my anxiety. I love this site:D |
One way to get round this in the future is to socialise him as much as you can with kids. Everytime you go anywhere you'll no doubt see kids eyeing up your yorkie - they do with my two. Ask the kid if they'd like to pat your dog and then you're in control. i've done this heaps because sometimes small kids come out of nowhere and I want my two to be bomb proof around them - if a kid gets bitten even if it's the kid's fault it's my dog that gets put down. (Well that's the law in NZ I don't know about the US). |
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Erm sorry I haven't the first clue, I'm not a parent! Maybe clicker training or a shock collar? (not that I'd use a shock collar on my yorkies) |
I found when the neighbor kids were told why they had to be careful and if anyone was holding one a little to tight I stopped them and explained that they had to be gentle. I did know these 4 kids and they were well behaved and the parents really made sure they knew what to do. If the kids were wild I would not have let them do this. They came over all the time and thet loved the girls. It also was good for my dogs. |
I think a taser would be a better option. I hear they come in pink now!:D Hon-you are going to be stress enough meeting the family for the first time. Baby will feel that stress. You're making a wise choice leaving you tiny tot at home. |
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