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A tad bit aggressive
Howdy folks!
New to the group, so forgive any FAQ related stuff please. We just got a great 4 month old Daschund pup "Chuck" and he's a wonderful addition to our family. One thing we've noticed is that he's a bit aggressive towards my son who also happens to be the youngest (9). They can get along just fine, but at times he growls, and has bitten him a couple of times. We're quick to respond with a very firm "NO" and he gets crated until he's calm. My son can be timid sometimes, so I'm wondering if the dog is reacting to that, or if there's something else I can do or look for. Any help is appreciated. TIA Steve |
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"Steve" wrote in message
47... Howdy folks! New to the group, so forgive any FAQ related stuff please. We just got a great 4 month old Daschund pup "Chuck" and he's a wonderful addition to our family. One thing we've noticed is that he's a bit aggressive towards my son who also happens to be the youngest (9). They can get along just fine, but at times he growls, and has bitten him a couple of times. We're quick to respond with a very firm "NO" and he gets crated until he's calm. My son can be timid sometimes, so I'm wondering if the dog is reacting to that, or if there's something else I can do or look for. Any help is appreciated. Puppies can be pushy. Dachshunds tend to be very headstrong, strong-willed and independent. Kids tend not to be very authoritative. Supervise their interactions but don't allow the puppy to rule your son. Have your son be the only one to feed the puppy, give him his treats, give him praise *and* verbal corrections as well as be at least an equal person involved in the puppy's training. Teach your son how to use an authoritative and commanding voice and to expect obedience rather than politely request it. Having your son be the person who walks the puppy can also be very beneficial. These things should teach the puppy that great things come from your 9yo but also that your 9yo is an authority figure in the home. If you can find a local puppy class I'd recommend signing up both puppy & son...assuming your son is willing to become this involved. -- Tara |
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A tad bit aggressive [ninnyboy] [jerry]
AnimalBehaviorForensicSciencesResear...@H otMail.Com wrote: HOWEDY tara o. aka tee aka scrundogs you pathetic multi mentally, socially, morally, ethically challenged insufficent, stiffled, stunted, abused, abuser, tara o. aka tee of Boxer Rescue of NC, you lyin dog abusing punk thug coward active acute chronic long term incurable mental case, If you had grandchildren, would YOU let them read the above paragraph??? Isn't this a "Family Group?" Would you sit your grandkids down and expect to watch a program on The Family Channel and expect the show to say what you just did, tardo? Would you??? |
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"scfundogs" wrote: Dachshunds tend to be very headstrong, strong-willed and independent. Kids tend not to be very authoritative. Kids also tend to roughhouse play with puppies, to tease puppies when nobody's watching, to inadvertently mishandle puppies, and to take out their feelings on puppies (and other animals) when nobody's watching. Some kids also act *inappropriately* authoritative with dogs and puppies, trying to order them around. And IME, kids who are "timid" are MORE likely to be the ones secretly tormenting a puppy, or harshly "disciplining" a puppy it doesn't behave as they want; it gives them a sense of power which they're otherwise lacking. This is especially true of kids who are bossed around or otherwise overshadowed by older siblings. On the little evidence we have, there's no way of knowing whether the pup's behaviour towards the child is play, dominance, or defensiveness/fear. For one thing, the OP really hasn't described what's going on when the pup growls and bites; what are the circumstances under which it occurs? Given that he said they "crate until he calms down", it could very well be that the puppy's trying to engage in normal terrier-type puppy play, and simply sees the smallest human in the household as the most approprite target for that sort of play. It could also be that the child has deliberately or inadvertently hurt or frightened the puppy when adults weren't present, and the dog bites when he thinks it may happen again. Supervise their interactions but don't allow the puppy to rule your son. I'll certainly agree with the recommendation to supervise all interactions; I can't automatically agree that what's going on is a baby puppy trying to "rule" a human without knowing a lot more about the circumstances and the dynamics of the household. I'd especially like to know a lot more exactly what's going on when the puppy bites, how everyone in the family has been playing with him, how much exercise the pup is getting, and whether or not he's getting puppy-appropriate roughhouse playtime with other dogs. |
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"Sionnach" wrote in message
... "scfundogs" wrote: Dachshunds tend to be very headstrong, strong-willed and independent. Kids tend not to be very authoritative. And IME, kids who are "timid" are MORE likely to be the ones secretly tormenting a puppy, or harshly "disciplining" a puppy it doesn't behave as they want; it gives them a sense of power which they're otherwise lacking. Your experience differs widely from mine. On the little evidence we have, there's no way of knowing whether the pup's behaviour towards the child is play, dominance, or defensiveness/fear. I agree we can't know for sure but I'm going off the age & breed of dog more than the age of the child. I'm no Dachshund expert but I know a thing or two more than many people about the breed. Its pretty normal for a 4mo male Dachshund to be pushy and mouthy. For one thing, the OP really hasn't described what's going on when the pup growls and bites; what are the circumstances under which it occurs? Given that he said they "crate until he calms down", it could very well be that the puppy's trying to engage in normal terrier-type puppy play, and simply sees the smallest human in the household as the most approprite target for that sort of play. Even if its play, which it may very well be, having the child do things to establish his authority role can't hurt and can help give more verbal control to the child vs needing a parent to intervene after the puppy was allowed to get overstimulated. I'll certainly agree with the recommendation to supervise all interactions; I can't automatically agree that what's going on is a baby puppy trying to "rule" a human without knowing a lot more about the circumstances and the dynamics of the household. As I said, I'm going by breed. However, I wasn't trying to paint a picture of "rule" in any light other than that the puppy should learn that all humans in the house, even the youngest child, are to be obeyed. -- Tara |
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A tad bit aggressive
rip into the little bugger when hes mean to your son, its a game of
dominance. the dog wants to be dominant to whomever possible, you, being the alpha, needs to dominate your way through this, and let the dog know that the big dog(you) is always watching, simple, solved. hth "Steve" wrote in message 47... Howdy folks! New to the group, so forgive any FAQ related stuff please. We just got a great 4 month old Daschund pup "Chuck" and he's a wonderful addition to our family. One thing we've noticed is that he's a bit aggressive towards my son who also happens to be the youngest (9). They can get along just fine, but at times he growls, and has bitten him a couple of times. We're quick to respond with a very firm "NO" and he gets crated until he's calm. My son can be timid sometimes, so I'm wondering if the dog is reacting to that, or if there's something else I can do or look for. Any help is appreciated. TIA Steve |
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In article t, "wolf"
" says... rip into the little bugger when hes mean to your son, Just what do you mean by this? Just curious! papa |
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what i mean is to show your dominant agressive side in whatever way seems
fit, enough so to let teh dog know that you simply will not tolerate his behaviour when he reaches and crosses this threshold You define the threshold. When he crosses, you obligingly let him know within 500 milliseconds, and no later. even if your in bed, its teh responsi\bility that will make a disobetient dog lovingly obedient in a day or two. dont get me wrong, after you provide him witt only love. that simple, no need to be cruel, or unheartful. just a simple principle. action, reaction. the dog does something you dont like, you react. thats what i mean by rip into the bugger, let him know its something that is not allowed. "Papa Dog" wrote in message ... In article t, "wolf" " says... rip into the little bugger when hes mean to your son, Just what do you mean by this? Just curious! papa |
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In article . net,
"wolf" " says... what i mean is to show your dominant agressive side in whatever way seems fit, enough so to let teh dog know that you simply will not tolerate his behaviour when he reaches and crosses this threshold You define the threshold. When he crosses, you obligingly let him know within 500 milliseconds, and no later. even if your in bed, its teh responsi\bility that will make a disobetient dog lovingly obedient in a day or two. dont get me wrong, after you provide him witt only love. that simple, no need to be cruel, or unheartful. just a simple principle. action, reaction. the dog does something you dont like, you react. thats what i mean by rip into the bugger, let him know its something that is not allowed. Thanks for clarifing. I thought you were implying to beat him. GLad that was not the case. You may want to choose your words wisely in here. Papa |
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hehe, i guess so. maybe thats why peoples have been on my case lately...
"Papa Dog" wrote in message ... In article . net, "wolf" " says... what i mean is to show your dominant agressive side in whatever way seems fit, enough so to let teh dog know that you simply will not tolerate his behaviour when he reaches and crosses this threshold You define the threshold. When he crosses, you obligingly let him know within 500 milliseconds, and no later. even if your in bed, its teh responsi\bility that will make a disobetient dog lovingly obedient in a day or two. dont get me wrong, after you provide him witt only love. that simple, no need to be cruel, or unheartful. just a simple principle. action, reaction. the dog does something you dont like, you react. thats what i mean by rip into the bugger, let him know its something that is not allowed. Thanks for clarifing. I thought you were implying to beat him. GLad that was not the case. You may want to choose your words wisely in here. Papa |
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