Randy snapped at a child

take4roll10 said:
Bailey was absolutely terrified of toddlers she met recently. They had to be a little younger than two years old. Their father did ask politely if they can pet her. They didn't even touch her yet and she was backing up in fear. No signs of growling or anything, but I could tell she was terrified. Unfortunately, I don't have small cousins and my friend's don't have kids yet, so I haven't done a good job socializing her with young children. Hopefully with the warmer weather, more kids will be at the park and she will feel more comfortable.
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lol.....I am sure she will get tested on Saturday :lol:
 
I remember a trainer saying that herding dogs take things seriously and as they mature they get very intolerant of things. Kids probably fall into that category.

Try not to push Randy too much. If you know he's not one to take to kids, then there's no point putting him in that position. He's just doing it for you when you reassure him! He really doesn't like it!!

I try to get Romeo to like kids coz I might have children of my own someday (if I have the time! I DO have another puppy on the way afterall! :lol:). When kids pet him he's usually being fed with treats. His problem is that he gets BORED of standing there being fondled by these little people and will bark or think he can play with them like they are dogs (and Romeo's got terrible canine social skills too) which scares kids.
 
What a disappointment it would be for me if Megan became intolerant of things as she gets older. Part of the reason I chose a Sheltie was for their sweet, sensitive, loving and loyal disposition. Now obviously when she is an elderly woman I would watch her interaction with others and not let children bug her, etc..
 
A lot of dogs can be spooked by children. Youngsters can seem erratic and can be heavy-handed, or clumsy.

Socialising them with children is never easy as you need to get them to meet children of all ages from babies to teenagers. Dog savvy children can be a great help as they know how to approach a dog. But it is not always the case.

Last year I went to a dog social at my training club, there a woman came with her young son (about 6/7) and her bouncy chocolate lab. Considering the child had a lab pup at home, when my boy ran past him he burst into tears and had to be removed from the area. :rolleyes2:

Personally if a dog is nervous of children I think its better to just avoid the interactions where you can. Especially if you are not in a situation where your dog regularly meets children and needs to get on with them.
 
Im a big fan of the " she bites " .. haha, Im not around children often at all so never really socialized Iris around kids, which would have probably been a good plan but I just get so mad when they refuse to listen when I tell them to only pet her on the back(try petting her head anyway) and they make her nervous by getting in her face and running up to her. The parents arent usually much better ... Everyone gave you great advice, Im just complaining hahah
 
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