Suggestions? Puppy won't stay off one year old

[Chadwick]

And I don't want to have to crate him everytime I need to get something done.

Unfortunately, for now, I agree with our wise Moderators - puppy isn't old enough to be left to run freely with your little ones. Three ways to keep puppy separate from playtime:

1. Can you partition an area for your pup to be in, using baby gates, etc, so he can see the action, but you can do your stuff? It is not harmful for puppies to have some separate time, as long as they aren't lonely and can watch all the goings-on.
2. Put him in his crate now and then - this will help with his crate-training and comfort level in his crate because he can hear people are still around.
3. Use a short leash or length of rope attached to his collar, to keep him "tethered" to you. Tie other end to your beltloop or apron or whatever. This will keep him near enough to you that you can see what's happening, while leaving your hands free. As a bonus - following you around like this helps lay the foundation for leash-training for walks when he is older.

As for the play-biting you mentioned - this is extremely important to train the pup to never ever ever bite, even in play! Make sure you use time-outs on this - isolation from "the group" is used by dogs naturally, so he will easily understand this consequence.

Good luck!!

 

[Roxy_girl]

Hi When we lost Bear in Aug iI knew i would have another dog but i really didnt want a puppy I was going to try and find a recue or an older puppy closer to a yr However my DH didnt want to deal with someone elses cast off (please i KNOW there are many wonderful dogs needing homes through no fault of their own).

I have 2, 4, and a 6 yr old all boys (god help me) and things get pretty crazy we have a very small house when things get going a little out of hand Roxy gets a treat and goes to her crate till the crazy level drops a notch or two she seems to enjoy the time in her crate and has a nap. Which gives me time to get things done she spends about 2 hours in her crate a day off and on I also put her there while we eat.

Im finding that its the 4 yr old that needs the most supervision AUGHGHG he just down right nasty (middle child syndrome??) and gets her growling and jumpping and snapping and im having a tough time getting him to realize that if he is going to be mean that Roxy wont stay here.

Bottom line yes it is alot of Work but after the kids go to bed Roxy gets free reign and alll the attention and her smooshy little face is worth it all

 

[hflan24]

When Neala was a pup, she LOVED little kids. Any person or thing that was smaller than we were she would jump all over! She would try to lick their faces and play to the point that it went from fun and games to OK you're scaring me. I don't have skinbabies at all so I took her to the pet store regualrly. I also had my friends from work bring their 7 year old daughter over. I'd keep Neala on a leash and just watch her interactions with the young girl. Praising her for being calm and keeping her sitting. It really comes down to just watching their every move. If you can't do that, get a 4 foot leash and tie it to something they can't move. Put a rug or blanket down and stock them up with some toys. The pup will learn calm behaivor and how to play by itself. It'll also keep the pup out of your hair for a bit! I often use this technique when I'm in the kitchen cooking. Good luck!

 

[jaimie]

I am not sure who said it, but when I got Zeus I had a 1 year old. Yes he jumped on her, yes it was a pain but we worked it out. We put Zeus on a leash and only let him interact with the baby while he was ON the leash. That way I could control him when he would interact with her. It is trying I will admit but SO worth it when you get things all settled & can finally allow the pup off the leash to play. Also, the squirt bottle does work, BUT make sure the kids don't play with it and make the pup think it is a play thing. LOL It worked before with Zeusm but it doesn't work now cuz he thinks it's time for playtime. LOL Just keep the squirt bottle away from the kids!

Good Luck!

 

[STARS MOM]

attacking the kids

I am having the same problem with star. she is nipping and growling at the kids (skin kids 4,6,8). I spoke with a friend who has 4 boxers (2 were part of her breeding) she has a show dog and 2 pet therapy dogs so i valued her advice. She told me that Star is feeling out her "order" in the house, i.e. dominance. She recommended that I allow the kids to put her bowl of food down when it is time to feed as food is related to the dominance thing.
My vet said to put her in a time out, but i don't have a really good place besides the kennel, which I am not putting her in. I have told my kids to tell her no, but it is slowing getting better, yet my youngest is really getting scratched up. My friend also said she would flick the dog in the nose to break the behavior. Any other advice?

Also can someone direct me to the info on greenies?

thanks

 

[Buda]

3 Months Baby & 6 Months Puppy with a 5 yearl old.

Since the begining we have (it's important that all the family act the same with the puppy), trained Aramis to not bite or jump on our babies, and we never experience any real problem, but we are allways alert.
With the 3 months baby, he allmost never go near her and when he does i'm allways there, as for the 5 year old, they are best friends and Aramis seems to know that she is not strong as "Dad", so he plays gently.
My guess is that if you work with him enough (like we did) you should be no real problem, but never leave them alone, he is still a puppy and you never know.
Good luck!