DS is 2.3yo. Dog is 13 and a smallish (6kg) doxie. We've been in the process of moving for about 2 months (from UK back to US). First traveling for 3 weeks visiting family, then staying with friends and hotels until we finally moved into a house. We're still waiting on our household goods so have very little with us - really just a few toys for DS. The internet and tv just got hooked up today. Point is, I know things have been difficult for both boy and dog with all the changes taking place. I also know that DS is only 2. However, I need some tips/advice on what to do when DS, for no reason, runs up to DDog and starts pulling his tail/ears/fur. Up until now, DDog has been very patient with DS but I think DDog is starting to get fed up. DS gets lots of play time at various playgrounds and a local splash park (we're in the desert and it's HOT). He gets lots of attention from me - perhaps too much. We've tried the "naughty corner" when DS misbehaves with DDog but I'm not convinced he understands what he's doing wrong or why he's being hustled into a corner. I find myself shouting at him which I hate doing. DS also has virtually no speech (although he understands everything and his hearing's fine) which frustrates everyone and I'm in the process of getting him seen for a 2 year check and registered for a creche (he went when we lived in the UK and really enjoyed it). I think a lot of his behavior stems from the whole move/upheaval of his life but I need some tips on how to deal with him and the DDog at least until things settle down and we get into a routine. I do monitor their time together and keeping DDog in a bedroom for the day (it's an open floor plan house) doesn't seem fair to the DDog.
I hate moving.