We have this 6 month strong willed pup that we have in obediance school but she is hard to train...?

I would say it depends upon how long you have had the dog in obediance school, and how your 2 year old feels about the dog now. If you have had the dog in obediance school for a while, and it's not making any training progress, then I would look at the situation. If the dog is only 6 months old, and if the dog had food around, they may have felt threatened by the child coming up to you (right beside the dog and his food). It would be normal for the puppy to think the child was after his food, but he shouldn't have bitten. How is your child doing? If the child is terrified of the dog, I would do some soul searching and see if you're willing to stick the training out or find the puppy another home. Your child should come first, and if the child can't get over being frightened, I would get another home for puppy.

My dog is also over protective when I'm on the computer. I think it's because we're so focused, and ignoring the dog. Teach the dog that people are allowed to approach when you are on the computer. If the dog bit a child, make the dog answer to the child. A 2 year old can tell the dog to sit, and drop down (a submissive position). Make sure the dog obeys the child instantly at all times. You might also have the child be the only person to feed the dog, or even to give treats. If you cannot take food out of the dogs mouth (yuck!), without the dog objecting, then it should not be in a home with children.

She was feeling threatened by the child. Your puppy may be food aggressive. You should have the child feed her food by the handful so she knows that the child is above her in the chain of command. You should be able to approach your dog and move her food while she is eating. If she growls or tries to bite, find a way to distract her and take the food away. She should understand that you control the food, you are the boss. Without respecting you, she does not eat. Make her sit and stay while you are feeding her, you give the command when she can eat. You should be able to stand up, without guarding the food, and she stays until you say so. Talk to your trainer at obediance school for some other tips.

I know how scary that is!! That's a tricky question. Some dogs can be re-educated about biting, but others won't quit once they've started. With a little one in the house, it's probably a safer option to give the dog away or sell her and get a different dog. If you do give her away, make sure you surrender her to a rescue foundation, NOT an animal shelter or pound. Rescues will use foster homes to help train the dog and get a better idea of her temperament, so that they can find the best home for her- in her case, probably one without children.

You can train the dog. You have to scold the puppy as soon as she bites. This is very bad for a dog that is only 6 months old to do.

Thank goodness she is still a puppy, it will be easier to train. Tell your trainer that the puppy has been acting aggressively around your child. Have your child come to the training classes with you and remember to have the child give her treats so she knows the child is nice.

Do not get rid of her! She is only a puppy and can be trained. Just with lots of work. Your trainer can probably help you. If it is severe contact a dog behaviorist.

Good luck!

You need the training. You allowed a situation to occur where it looked to the dog as if the 2 year old was going to challenge her for her very special treat. For the dog to put her teeth on the child and not break the skin took a lot of restraint. She really gave the kid a break. Animals are kind to dumb people.

What breed and the way lengthy have you ever had him ? I followed a Golden Retriever that did not pay attention, and gave me again speak. So, as an alternative than drive, I used treats (see: any books or tapes by means of Ian Dunbar). Come: a million. Sit at the flooring with a few tiny treats (use some thing like a affordable hotdog sliced into dime-sized portions, after which quartered, in order that they furnish just a style. You do not wish him to quit and chunk, you wish him to pay concentration to you.) two. If he comes, then say "come!" and supply him a tiny deal with. three. Otherwise, exhibit him the deal with, and whilst he begins to return, then say "come" four. Get up and move sit down someplace else, and repeat steps two &three. five.Stop after 10 mins, leaving him to wish extra. 6. A few hours later, or day after today, repeat for 10 min. 7. When he begins coming predictably, repeat however from a status role... till he's predictable. Then use an extra room. eight. Then move external within the garden... then the entrance backyard. nine. When he's predictable, take a look at a fenced area or playground. Start with a ten foot distance, then broaden by means of five ft each and every few days. If he fails, lessen again five ft. Keep it up. Leash: a million. Put a collar on him and allow him stroll round till he's used to it. He would possibly already be there. two. Attach a brief leash... and allow him drag it round... watch him, in order that he does not get too annoyed. He would possibly bark or chunk it... inform him NO. When he's dragging the leash and not using a issues for 30 sec., supply him a deal with. Increase the period to a million minute, for the period of a ten minute coaching consultation. Keep it up till he can drag the leash for five min., then take a look at taking him for a stroll. BTW - You additionally wish to socialise him with folks and with many puppies.Bite inhibition is main, additionally. And, whilst he begins to lose his little one enamel in a month or 2, be all set for him to misbehave. He is teething and His mouth hurts, so preserve coaching... however supply him just a little slack and be sufferer till he will get his grownup enamel.

You need to have her professinally evaluated by a dog behaviorist to see what can be done ASAP

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