Every home with a dog has run across annoying situations that merit a solution. If you have this combination in your household, see if any of these situations and solution can fit your occasion.
1. Dog barking when child goes for quiet time.
Possible solution:
- Place the dog into his kennel for his nap
- Give the dog extra attention, turning it into a special time for the dog
- Train him with a device to not bark
2. Dog jumping up on the child
Possible solution:
- Teach the dog not to jump on anyone with positive reinforcement
- Teach the child to lift the knee closest to the dog and turn away
- Provide negative consequences to the dog like training with a shock collar
3. The dog steals the child’s food
Possible solution:
- Require the child to eat in the kitchen
- Require the dog to be absent from the kitchen during meal times
- Feed the dog right before the child and turn them out to potty during meals and snacks
4. The dog is aggressive towards the child
Possible solution:
- Reprimand the dog immediately and check the behaviour of the child
- Do not ever allow this behaviour
- Enroll the dog in obedience classes to learn appropriate manners
5. The dog potties in the children’s play area
Possible solution:
- Fence in the play area so the dog cannot intrude
- Place the dog in a separate area for potty functions
- Place the dog in a fenced area for potty functions
