well as some of you may know i had been in a search for the perfect pet for my family. i about a week ago got a rescue lab from this woman locally and fell in love with this boy. he is the greatest dog ever. and he is so wonderfull with the children. i mean, i absolutely love him with the kids.
then...
just a little while ago i went to give him his food and put his bowl down. made him sit and wait and then gave him the good boy o.k. to realease him to get his food. keep in mind i did plenty of carefull watching of him and his habits and personality. i had already tested him with being food aggressive. i just switched his food yesterday and he scarfs it down in 2 minutes tops like always. well anyways my little girl(human) walked next to him while eating and he growled... i immediately went over and gave hima stern correction. we had just come in from out side so he still had on his choke collar, i corrected him and gave him a loud no. he backed off and flattened his ears, posture change...etc.... let him go for a sec and stood there watching.....my little girl(shes 2 by the way) then walked somewhat close to the bowl and he growled again.another correction. this time i lifted his front paws off the floor sternly and calmly telling him NO... anothe posture change. attention definately on me and submitting ....

he then a couple minutes later did this again when she just came close to him. i removed him after a corection and put him in the room. then put him in his crate.

after feeling so comfortable with this boy. growing quick attatchment to him, ABSOLUTELY LOVING the way he was with my children.....now i feel so uncomfortable with him and the kids. this just happened and i don't know what to do now. please help...please

Feed the dog inside a crate. Problem solved.

This dog is a rescue, and is probably used to being bullied over his food. Keep your daughter away from your dog any time it is eating.

Try this thread:

http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/158268/page/1#Post158268

This was recently discussed - feed the dog in his crate. Also, I personally would not allow a child (especially one that is only 2 years old) near a dog who was eating, even if he was in his crate.

 Quote: Diane Joslin

I personally would not allow a child (especially one that is only 2 years old) near a dog who was eating, even if he was in his crate.

Absolutely!

This should be a hard and fast rule.

Three times during one meal? WTH?

Feed him and leave him alone. And definitely keep the baby away from ANY dog who is eating or sleeping....

http://www.leerburg.com/dogskidsdirectory.htm

Hi Bounette,

I say this gently and respectfully but you need to go back and read your own post from a few months ago and pay close attention to the advice given and the links posted for you to read:

http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/190825/page/0/fpart/1

This new situation is WHY you were so strongly advised then to keep kids and new rescue separate.

Speaking of that other thread, where's Kaiser?

My parents used to say, "leave the dog alone while he/she's eating".
Enough said.


If my dog isn't learning, I'm doing something wrong.
Randy

And yeah, what happened to Kaiser?

If my dog isn't learning, I'm doing something wrong.
Randy

 Quote: steve strom

Speaking of that other thread, where's Kaiser?

My thoughts too, Steve.


Why on earth did you give the dog three chances to bite your baby lets be just honest. The dog told you the first time he didn’t like that why didn’t you listen. My thoughts are you were lucky. I think honestly you need to look at the situation and if you don’t want to put the time and money into learning how to deal with a dog or don’t get one take him back to the rescue. I would rather see him put down and I would ole yeller him myself if I thought it would keep him off the news.(meaning him attacking your kid because of your ignorance) Now take a long hard look at yourself and tell us if you can do the work.

Will you take the advice serious or not? I read your last thread. Accept the fact that if you don’t protect your kids it’s your fault if they get hurt by the dog and again why is the dog loose around your kids so early.

I am sorry if this offends anyone but I feel I spoke the truth.
Remember what you say was: three warnings that I will attack if you dont go away. In base ball she and you would be on the way to the hospital.