Help before we rehome our dog (over-needy due to new baby)
Discussion
hora said:
Defcon5 said:
Cant you get plug in things that calm dogs down? I think you get them near bonfire night for the fireworks. May be worth a shout
Oh ffs, I had those but chucked them away yesterday (moved house).Possible that he is trying to re-assert his status in the new household and since your new arrival. I.E. Alpha status. Routine and show him that baby is above him in the alpha chain. You could contact a behavioural animal trainer to help. My Sister recently contacted a dog whisperer for her unruly dalmation bh, worked wondered, totally different dog.
PaulG40 said:
Possible that he is trying to re-assert his status in the new household and since your new arrival. I.E. Alpha status. Routine and show him that baby is above him in the alpha chain. You could contact a behavioural animal trainer to help. My Sister recently contacted a dog whisperer for her unruly dalmation bh, worked wondered, totally different dog.
Pretty much exactly what I was going to suggest with respect to the pack position and possibly contacting a behavioural specialist ... but Paul put it more clearly and concisely than I probably would have.Good luck and let us know how things pan out.
Cheers,
Eric
When I was a baby, our black spaniel Bess used to guard my pram, according to my mum. Wouldn't let anybody apart from mum, dad and my granny anywhere near it.
Got some comments from people out shopping apparently about leaving a baby with a "vicious dog", but she was soft as grease with me.
Got some comments from people out shopping apparently about leaving a baby with a "vicious dog", but she was soft as grease with me.
Soovy said:
Dogs and babies don't mix.
Sorry.
My parents rescued a puppy when I was a baby, we grew up together until he died at 14. No issues whatsoever, I used to ride him around the garden when I was small. He didn't form the same level of attachment to my younger brother, but no issues there either. He was very protective of us when around strangers though (not aggressive-protective, but would watch them intently), until we got older.Sorry.
I can relate to the OP's situation, I've two children 3 and under and a 4 year old westie. It helped no end giving him a distinct routine, we make time to give him undivided attention for 10 or so minutes after we have had our evening meal. Took a while for it to have an impact, he has now become accustomed to less attention during the daytime when the girls are around!
He is an integral part of the family, the girls and all their friends adore him, but they know he is a dog and not a toy!
Also taking him for a walk after a manic day takes some beating.....
Hang in there!
He is an integral part of the family, the girls and all their friends adore him, but they know he is a dog and not a toy!
Also taking him for a walk after a manic day takes some beating.....
Hang in there!
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