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I’m sorry but I have zero tolerance for a dog bitting kids. There is no excuse that can be made unless it was directly provoked (accidentally step on tail kind of thing), your child cannot protect themselves and it is on you to do that.
You say luckily missed their eye, you will never be able to say there won’t be a next time and what happens if you aren’t as lucky.
I hear that. He was provoked, hence my mention for long time coming. The kid likes to chase after him so much that the baby gates are more for the dog’s protection/sectioning them off. Corgi is normally mild mannered, and this time he was sleeping when our son smacked him on the hindquarters catching him off guard.
Even with me, not his biggest fan, he has only broken skin once and that was playing fetch. I have stepped on him once in the dark when he was sleeping in the kitchen, and he snapped at my knee. He’s always been skittish around small children. My older two, he is much more friendly and playful with.
We had something similar happen with my in laws dog. Went to training, specialists, etc. at the end they all suggested the same…2 options: 1. Complete separation or 2. Rehoming. Only ways to be be sure something worse doesn’t happen.
Totally reasonable for you to make those suggestions IMO. Had something similar happen to a friend and they had to re-home. Pets are amazing but if you have had a kid, you know that’s all they are - pets. I loved my dog but if he did anything to my kid with little provocation, he’d be gone unfortunately. Life is hard enough. Luckily he never did.
I’m in the same situation with my wife’s dog, although it’s a 9lb Maltese poodle. The first time she snapped at our son he was a year old. Luckily I was right beside her so I physically installed so much fear in that dog that she has only done it one other time since (he was antagonizing her that time). Our (my) golden is well trained and very laid back so we’ve never had an incident with him. I would just make it clear (to your wife and the dog) that your child’s safety comes first, and try to find training, discipline, or CBD that helps the dog become more tolerable of your child. We also have to be very thorough and consistent in teaching our son to be gentle with the dogs.
Our dog did the same to our daughter, twice. We still have him and he is fine with our 2 daughters. We hired a professional trainer specifically to address the issue and learned a few things, many of which seems counterintuitive:
1. BASIC OBEDIENCE is the foundation. Your dog needs to respect that you are the boss and listen to you. Otherwise, they may think they are the boss of the kid.
2. The dog is reading you for the expected response to the situation. If you are anxious, there is a chance they are feeding off that and may snap to "tell" the kid to go away to reduce your anxiety
3. There are usually multiple warning signs the dog is uncomfortable before they lash out. Licking, prone positions (which can look friendly), then growling or baring teeth. Counterintuitive, but you should reward and thank the dog providing a warning.
4. Provide the dog with a safe place (where the kid is not able/allowed to bother them)
5. Directly monitor their interactions, provide an exit strategy if the dog is uncomfortable, and separate them if you can't do that.
6. Teach your kid what is appropriate. An 18mo can understand what are okay ways to interact and listen when you tell them not to bother the dog. Have them help with obedience training.
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This is good advice, but the key is your wife has to be on board with a big investment in time and money to make this work. I wouldn’t consider any solution that didn’t involve paying for a professional trainer as a starting point.
Sorry to hear. I have thoughts but none will that will result in your being in a marriage so I shall shut up!
Not a dog owner. But I’d have trouble not re-homing the animal myself.
I’ve been suggesting dog CBD for years and finally may get somewhere. It’s caused friction today and I’m looking for thought. TIA.