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nacke · 02-21-2009, 06:04 PM

Hello! I'm fairly new here. I've mostly stalked around reading quite a bit.

We adopted our love 3 weeks ago, and things have gone fairly well until the last few days. Shes been a loving baby, and a joy. But the last 2-3 days, Macy (our pup) has been growling at my kiddos! Most of the time they are minding their own buisness when doing so. Sometimes someone is being rowdy, but never in her face.

Any ideas how i can resolve this?

I love her to death, shes never growled at me, but she has scared my son to the point he will not go near her!

Thanks!!

Luv My Yorkies · 02-21-2009, 06:12 PM

Welcome to YT. I can not help you with this, however I'm sure one of members can give you some great advice.

Tobie22 · 02-21-2009, 06:14 PM

I am not sure what to tell you, I have never had to problem before, but Tobie does not like little kids mainly because he has never grown up around kids I think that they scare him, maybe your baby is just intimated by them because she is not use to kids, I dont know but maybe someone else can be more of a help then me.

scentlady · 02-21-2009, 06:18 PM

how old are your children? Have you been with the puppy and your kids? or have they had some time alone with the puppy? could be that even if they didn't mean to that in some way they frightened or intimidated your little fur baby

manolos mom · 02-21-2009, 06:23 PM

Welcome to YT......I agree, How old are your kiddos and how old is your Furbaby..

nacke · 02-21-2009, 06:38 PM

My kiddos are 15 months (and Macy and her are like peanutbutter and jelly! No growling ever!), 6 years (no fussing at him either), 8 years (some slight growling from time to time) and 9 years (ALOT of growling here).

My Macy is 16 weeks now, almost 17.

I did get her from a petstore (i did not do my research beforehand, and kinda embarassed there

)

Anywho, the first time i heard her growling was when my older daughter was sitting on the couch... After petting her for pets sake! My oldest son plays with a her a little bit, but has his own agenda, and is usually outside with his friends. But when he came in this afternoon, it was like non stop growling and barking at him, until he was literally in tears, then she started growling a little bit at my daughter. So we decided it was Macy's bedtime, gave her loves, and put her in the kennel for a bit.

Shes absolutely wonderful with my younger two though. And up until the last few days, we've seriously had NO problems. She has been jumping in their laps for loves, and kissing them in the face. Im not sure why the sudden change. And of course, im worried about my kiddos

Thanks Again

nacke · 02-21-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scentlady

how old are your children? Have you been with the puppy and your kids? or have they had some time alone with the puppy? could be that even if they didn't mean to that in some way they frightened or intimidated your little fur baby

Im always with my pup and the kids. I figured it would take some time for everyone to adjust (my 6 year old was intimidated of her at first, but they are now good buds!) I dont leave them alone yet. She hasnt been here long enough for her to have free roam of the house

I could see how my oldest COULD scare her, He is ADHD. But when she growled at him, it was after he came inside, plopped on the couch, and started watching tv... He was kind of in his own world there.

Jacqulyn · 02-21-2009, 06:53 PM

I am thinking that she is wanting more attention from them. Not that she wants to hurt them. Since the younger ones are more active with her, that is why she is not growling at them. I have seen this with my pups. They tend to demand attention, and when someone is not always supplying them with attention they will do what ever it takes to be noticed by that person. This is just my opinion, hope it helps.

nacke · 02-21-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacqulyn

I am thinking that she is wanting more attention from them. Not that she wants to hurt them. Since the younger ones are more active with her, that is why she is not growling at them. I have seen this with my pups. They tend to demand attention, and when someone is not always supplying them with attention they will do what ever it takes to be noticed by that person. This is just my opinion, hope it helps.

I wish that could ease my mind, but she also snapped at them today

She does playful bite, but she went straight for my son's ear

Jacqulyn · 02-21-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nacke

I wish that could ease my mind, but she also snapped at them today

She does playful bite, but she went straight for my son's ear

My 13 month old, was great with the pups at first, I always stay close by when she is near them. Lulu ( the little girl, 14 weeks old) has started to growl and bite at her, but that is becaue my daughter tries to lay in their bed. If she is not in thier bed Lulu will jump all over her and give her kisses. Since it is with your older children I would try and explain that she is just a baby and wants love from them. I would start out slow with you holding her and them giving her attention. Maybe she just needs to feel safe around them. But the best thing you can do in my opinion is to keep the positive interaction between them. She needs to feel loved and safe around all your family members. If she continues with this behavior she may not ever like anyone new that enters your home, even relatives that visit often.

nacke · 02-21-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacqulyn

My 13 month old, was great with the pups at first, I always stay close by when she is near them. Lulu ( the little girl, 14 weeks old) has started to growl and bite at her, but that is becaue my daughter tries to lay in their bed. If she is not in thier bed Lulu will jump all over her and give her kisses. Since it is with your older children I would try and explain that she is just a baby and wants love from them. I would start out slow with you holding her and them giving her attention. Maybe she just needs to feel safe around them. But the best thing you can do in my opinion is to keep the positive interaction between them. She needs to feel loved and safe around all your family members. If she continues with this behavior she may not ever like anyone new that enters your home, even relatives that visit often.

When we have had guests over (my parents and inlaws) she was great with them too, jumping all over them! When i take her out for a walk, she has to kiss anyone that walks by! Its just ODD!

Could it POSSIBLY be, that maybe shes smelling another animal on them?? We live in a community FULL of animals. Thats the only thing that really comes to mind. And its only after they have been playing outside...

Jacqulyn · 02-21-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nacke

When we have had guests over (my parents and inlaws) she was great with them too, jumping all over them! When i take her out for a walk, she has to kiss anyone that walks by! Its just ODD!

Could it POSSIBLY be, that maybe shes smelling another animal on them?? We live in a community FULL of animals. Thats the only thing that really comes to mind. And its only after they have been playing outside...

I am really not sure..my best guess was what I have stated already. We have never had a problem with our pups, other than this with my daughter and Lulu protecting her bed. My past litters have been around young children too, but not as constant as this litter. Sorry, I wish I could help more. Maybe, hopefully someone else will have another idea why she is acting this way.

nacke · 02-21-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacqulyn

I am really not sure..my best guess was what I have stated already. We have never had a problem with our pups, other than this with my daughter and Lulu protecting her bed. My past litters have been around young children too, but not as constant as this litter. Sorry, I wish I could help more. Maybe, hopefully someone else will have another idea why she is acting this way.

Well thank you so much for your ideas

LOVE your av by the way

Jacqulyn · 02-21-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nacke

Well thank you so much for your ideas

LOVE your av by the way

I wish you guys the best with Macy....Puppies are wonderful.

I need to get a better picture up on my avatar, but thank you for liking it. If I could just get that binki out of her mouth....easier to train(break) puppies.lol

oh yeah, thought I would add that I am pretty much a YT stalker also

LilMissy · 02-21-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacqulyn

I am thinking that she is wanting more attention from them. Not that she wants to hurt them. Since the younger ones are more active with her, that is why she is not growling at them. I have seen this with my pups. They tend to demand attention, and when someone is not always supplying them with attention they will do what ever it takes to be noticed by that person. This is just my opinion, hope it helps.

This was my guess too. How old is the puppy?

02-21-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
nacke Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lewisville, Texas Posts: 437 Blog Entries: 2	Hello! Hello! I'm fairly new here. I've mostly stalked around reading quite a bit. We adopted our love 3 weeks ago, and things have gone fairly well until the last few days. Shes been a loving baby, and a joy. But the last 2-3 days, Macy (our pup) has been growling at my kiddos! Most of the time they are minding their own buisness when doing so. Sometimes someone is being rowdy, but never in her face. Any ideas how i can resolve this? I love her to death, shes never growled at me, but she has scared my son to the point he will not go near her! Thanks!! __________________ Mama to Maci!! RIP Macy & Thom Last edited by nacke; 02-21-2009 at 06:05 PM.

02-21-2009, 06:38 PM	#6
nacke Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lewisville, Texas Posts: 437 Blog Entries: 2	My kiddos are 15 months (and Macy and her are like peanutbutter and jelly! No growling ever!), 6 years (no fussing at him either), 8 years (some slight growling from time to time) and 9 years (ALOT of growling here). My Macy is 16 weeks now, almost 17. I did get her from a petstore (i did not do my research beforehand, and kinda embarassed there ) Anywho, the first time i heard her growling was when my older daughter was sitting on the couch... After petting her for pets sake! My oldest son plays with a her a little bit, but has his own agenda, and is usually outside with his friends. But when he came in this afternoon, it was like non stop growling and barking at him, until he was literally in tears, then she started growling a little bit at my daughter. So we decided it was Macy's bedtime, gave her loves, and put her in the kennel for a bit. Shes absolutely wonderful with my younger two though. And up until the last few days, we've seriously had NO problems. She has been jumping in their laps for loves, and kissing them in the face. Im not sure why the sudden change. And of course, im worried about my kiddos Thanks Again __________________ Mama to Maci!! RIP Macy & Thom

02-21-2009, 06:12 PM	#2
Luv My Yorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 89	Welcome to YT. I can not help you with this, however I'm sure one of members can give you some great advice.

02-21-2009, 06:14 PM	#3
Tobie22 ♥ Mama's Boy ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,449 Blog Entries: 15	I am not sure what to tell you, I have never had to problem before, but Tobie does not like little kids mainly because he has never grown up around kids I think that they scare him, maybe your baby is just intimated by them because she is not use to kids, I dont know but maybe someone else can be more of a help then me.

02-21-2009, 06:18 PM	#4
scentlady Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: santa maria, ca usa Posts: 474	how old are your children? Have you been with the puppy and your kids? or have they had some time alone with the puppy? could be that even if they didn't mean to that in some way they frightened or intimidated your little fur baby

02-21-2009, 06:23 PM	#5
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Welcome to YT......I agree, How old are your kiddos and how old is your Furbaby..

02-21-2009, 06:53 PM	#8
Jacqulyn Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 155	I am thinking that she is wanting more attention from them. Not that she wants to hurt them. Since the younger ones are more active with her, that is why she is not growling at them. I have seen this with my pups. They tend to demand attention, and when someone is not always supplying them with attention they will do what ever it takes to be noticed by that person. This is just my opinion, hope it helps.