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posted 10-09-2003 07:24 PM         

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If anyone out there can give me some
suggestions I would be greatly appreciative, the problem is my 4mnth old male peekapoo keeps biting and jumping on my 3 year old son!! He does not treat me, my wife or my 7 year old this way, just the 3 year old. I've tried to discipline him by telling him no and snapping his leash,but he insists on ruffhousing my little guy. Don't know what to do!

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posted 10-09-2003 09:49 PM         

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Before this developes into a larger problem...I would get involved with a good dog trainer now.

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posted 10-09-2003 09:52 PM         

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In the meantime, give this puppy as much excersize as possible...take him for long walks, teach him to play fetch, chase him around the backyard. Basicly tire him out and he will likely not bother with your young son as much. He is a young active puppy with lots of excess energy that needs to be burned one way or another.

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posted 10-10-2003 10:26 AM         

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Ok I'm gonna jump in here, it's been awhile since I have trained dogs but did it for years. First your little guy (son) is way to young to know what to do so you are going to have to be around at all times when the two are together. Correct the pup when he get's out of 'pack order' with your son. Your family is the pups 'pack' and you are the mom and it is your job to let him know at ALL times where he is in the pack. Absolutely NO biting of any kind should be allowed by you. if he is playing with your son and starts using his mouth tell him no in a firm (not loud) voice. If you are consistant with this he will at some point know that is not tolerated by mom, you can even do a 'time out'and completely ignore him for a few minutes. Also, another way to show him that your son is higher in the pack then he is (and alot of people do not agree with this) allow him to put the dogs food down for him let the dog see this (with you right there of course). Teach your pup to lay down b/f he get's his meal, also you can have your son give him treats during training sessions but always have the pup lay or sit b/f your son gives them. Right now he is 'fighting' for the 'higher archy' placement in the family with the other pack member (your son) it's very normal but if not taken care of can be a bad problem. It's VERY hard to give 'training' lessons on the net. I would also suggest that you take him to a trainer. He is not a bad puppy :O) just a puppy! Oh one more thing you can and actually should do (until this is nipped in the bud) is don't allow him to think he is on the same level as your son. EG: getting on the bed with him...These are steps that have worked well for me and others. Once you and the pup start understanding what is expected you can have your son start giving the 'commands' and helping with the training. I did this with both my Rotts and my son was 6 at the time, they would lay down for him just as fast as they would with me. It takes time and patience and remember the puppy will do everything they can to please you. so it's up to you.......Best of luck, and let us know how it goes. Anela

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posted 10-10-2003 10:36 AM         

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I didn't mean to make that sound confusing.....Basically what I'm trying to say is even though your son is only 3 he can be apart of the dogs 'training'. You are the main one, but you need to allow your son to do some of the 'caring' for the pup to show your pup that your son is 'in charge' *so to speak*.
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posted 10-10-2003 04:32 PM         

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Thanx, I haven't been letting my son in on the training (giving treats), but I will now. I just started a dog training class last week, so I hope I will be able to work this out before it gets too far out of hand. Again thanx for the help, I will let everyone know how things progress.

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