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12 week old puppy has just growled and 'gone for' 10mo ds

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LST · 21/09/2012 17:44

He crawled past him and put his had on his paw..

I don't know what to do :(

We have done tonnes of positive reinforcement. Is it still early days? I'm actually distraught..

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LST · 21/09/2012 17:47

Anyone?

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LST · 21/09/2012 17:47

Shameless bump

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bamboobutton · 21/09/2012 17:47

It's way to early, the pup would normally still be with its mum and playfighting with its litter mates.

Keep your baby away from the pup, or vice versaGrin

hattifattner · 21/09/2012 17:49

agree with bamboo - pups play fight with litter mates and nip - def keep your baby away from him when puppy is in the mood for a scrap.

Northernlurkerisbackatwork · 21/09/2012 17:50

I assume ds is ok? Don't over react though. They are both very young. I know bugger all about puppies really though so can't help much but it sounds like you've put in good foundations. Sure somebody will be along soon with help.

In the mean time keep both your babies in seperate zones and have a cup of tea. You've had a shock and you need it. Maybe out a jumper on too. I bet you feel cold don't you?

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LST · 21/09/2012 17:51

No it really wasn't playing. He snapped and growled.

I wouldn't be worried if it was playful.

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LST · 21/09/2012 17:52

My heart hit my feet northern Sad

He's such a jolly little dog.

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LST · 21/09/2012 17:55

We don't want to lock him away Sad is that my only option?

They have been really goo together. And tbh there couldn't have been any pain DS merely brushed his paw with his hand. He didn't weight bare on it.

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LST · 21/09/2012 17:56

And no DS wasn't hurt. Tbh he didn't bat an eyelid.

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Northernlurkerisbackatwork · 21/09/2012 18:03

Has the puppy been outside? Just wondering if he's picked up a grass seed or something in his paw making it sore already?

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LST · 21/09/2012 18:07

Yes he's fully vaccinated. I've checked his paws and leg. He's gone out for a walk bow with DP.

He's an ace little dog. He's really well behaved but it's just this. It's really upset me.

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LST · 21/09/2012 18:07

*now

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bamboobutton · 21/09/2012 18:12

have you got a dog crate where he can go? don't see it as locking him away, see it as his little sanctuary where only the pup is allowed.

Giddypants · 21/09/2012 18:14

Don't worry 12 weeks is still really young he is getting to know his boundaries, did you tell the dog off and put him in his bed, puppies hate isolation and this would have sent a clear message to him.
He was probably taken by surprise by your DC and that was the first reaction.

Spero · 21/09/2012 18:15

It sounds like a warning? If the dog had wanted to 'go for him' I imagine he would. Sounds like he got hurt in some way and it was a warning to stay off. When I got my dog I remember reading that you shouldn't try to inhibit the growl response because it is such a useful warning that the dog is upset about something.

You need to keep an eye on the situation as your child is so young - my dog as a puppy had a good few weeks of racing around and mouthing everything in sight until she learned this wasn't ok, but my daughter was six and could fend her off.

CharlieMumma · 21/09/2012 18:16

12 weeks is very tiny your baby probably hurt him or scared him. You need to keep the baby away from the puppy as neither is old enough to understand the needs or behaviour of the other. Don't worry about the growl just don't put pup in that situation again

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LST · 21/09/2012 18:47

Thank you for your responses. We've been do careful! I was watching them when it happened.

We have got a crate he goes in at night and if ever we leave him in his own in the day. He has a big blanket over it and he uses it as his den.

I'm a little reassured now thank you all x

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LST · 21/09/2012 18:47

Do = so

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feminewiles · 21/09/2012 18:57

Have you got a cage? I have a 12 week old bulldog and he can be quite rough, but is just playing, make sure that if he is feeling snappy that you give him some time out. This isn't a punishment but just space for both. What breed do u have?

laptopcomputer · 21/09/2012 19:00

12 week old puppies don't "go for" people, he is a tiny baby, albeit a doggy one.

Flojo1979 · 21/09/2012 19:03

U need to keep them apart, both r so young. I do wonder why u got a puppy when u have a 10 month old baby and didn't wait a few yrs. Babies and toddlers rarely mix well with pets!

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LST · 21/09/2012 19:05

I have a border collie.

We got him now as I have always grown up with dogs and we felt the time was right.

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EdgarAllanPond · 21/09/2012 19:06

baby needs a playpen, puppy needs a crate.

keeps them both separate, and happy...

even the most even tempered dog can feel terrorised by babies.

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LST · 21/09/2012 19:08

We don't let him terrorise him honestly. DS is used to dogs and he really doesn't bother with them. He was just crawling past. That is why I thought the pup reacted strange. The puppy already has a crate as I stated earlier on in the thread.

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