Re: biting children

Posted by: Brenda McGowan
Posted on: April 27, 2001 at 06:57:33

In Reply to: biting children
Posted by: Virginia Smith
Posted on: April 26, 2001 at 15:04:41

Question:

: I have a three year old Jack. He has bitten two children both age 6 in the side of the leg. Both of the children were bitten in our home when the entered the house suddenly. I now have no trust for my dog and when children come to play at our home I keep a mussel on him. This is very traumatic for him, he stays in the same spot until I remove the mussel. Can I correct this behaviour. He does not react this way with adults when they come to the door only children he will instantly get nasty with.

: Help! We love our Jack very much.

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"Both of the Children were bitten when they entered the house suddenly" This is the key to your problem. Children should be taught toenter the house calmly and quietly. To a dog children are like prey, they squeal, sqirm, make quick movements, and smell funny. A terrier will chase anything that moves fast. I think you need to start by teaching the children the proper way to behave in the house and around your terrier.

Best wishes,

Brenda