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Old April 14th 05, 02:34 PM
Steve
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I have a 1 yoa shih tzu that is generally pretty well behaved. The problem is that sometimes he bites my children and he has even bit at me. Last night I picked him up to put him in his kennel and my youngest boy, 9 yoa, approached him with his face as if he was going to kiss him and the dog bit him on his mouth. It didnt break the skin but the dog snapped at him. I know that it could have been bad if the dog would have actually bit thourgh the skin or possibley bit the boys eye. Anyway, we are faced with having to get rid of the dog. I have two boys 9 and 11. We are a good family and give the dog lots of attention, but he appears to be getting more aggressive. He has actually bit both my children a few on there hands and drawn blood. Any adivse would be appreciated on this matter. I think our only option is to give the dog up, because we are not investing anymore money in this dog. ...Thanks for any comments..Steve


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Old April 14th 05, 02:46 PM
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On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:34:38 GMT, "Steve" wrote:

Any adivse would be appreciated on this matter. I think our only option is to give the dog up, because we are not investing anymore money in this dog. ...Thanks for any comments..Steve


then there ya go. Because evaluation and training costs time and
money. Contact a Shih-Tzu rescue so they can salvage this dog.

Children kissing dogs or getting in their faces, is usually a recipe
for disaster. Boys between 8-18 get bitten more than any other group.
Unneutered male dogs do most of that biting. Toy dogs are easily
overwhelmed and often bite defensively.


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Old April 14th 05, 04:04 PM
Michael A. Ball
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On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 09:46:47 -0400, Janet B
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...Toy dogs are easily
overwhelmed and often bite defensively.


I rarely work with small dogs (unless they are very terrified: not just
scared) because the public is always eager to adopt small dogs--period.
I am most on guard with small, potential fear biters because they can
turn their heads so quickly.

I used to think little biters were just stupid and grouchy--until I
realized they were just defending themselves.

I'd much rather deal with a large, nervous dog. We seem to communicate
better. :-) I love to see them finally let down their guard and allow
me to pet and hug them.


When I die, I want to go where dogs go!
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Old April 15th 05, 01:55 AM
Charlie Wilkes
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On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:34:38 GMT, "Steve" wrote:

Set your line wrap, Steve! Right now yours is set to infinity. It
must be somewhere in your grabit preferences.

The trick is to teach your kids not to startle or approach the dog,
but rather let the dog come to them (or you) when called. The
behavior is getting worse because it is being reinforced by frequent
triggers.

Get "Mine" by Jean Donaldson from www.sitstay.com. She explains the
whole business and what to do about it.

Don't think of it as another $5.95 spent on your ungrateful shitzu,
but $5.95 spent on improving your family's dog-handling skills. I
have no doubt you are a good family, but that does not automatically
translate into a skilled dog-handling family. The principles are very
basic and will be easy for your youngest child to understand. Your
kids will learn a lot if you make a family project out of following
Donaldson's program and seeing how well it rehabilitates the dog.

Charlie


 




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