What to do when a dog snaps at a child?
Rosetta Feeney
2025-07-13 21:11:07
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If a dog bite happens, separate the child and dog. It can be scary and upsetting but don’t punish the dog, this can make things worse for everyone involved. If a bite or incident happens, separate the child and dog. Intervene when you see anything unsafe, or if a dog or child looks uncomfortable. Ask a child to stop if they’re doing something that could be worrying a dog and explain how it might be making the dog feel. Watching, listening, and staying close while children and dogs are together is crucial. Sadly, it’s often things children do that increase the chance of a bite. Most incidents between dogs and children don't need hospital treatment, but if anyone is hurt, get medical help right away.
Jake Dietrich
2025-07-13 20:10:50
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If a dog growls when a child is interacting separate them immediately and try to find out what was making the dog feel uncomfortable. Again, the dog needs time to calm down and relax away from children. Ignore the growl and the dog might snap. When a dog is pushed to make a deliberate bite, injuries can be severe, even life-threatening. Yawning, blinking, and lip licking are the first signs that the dog might want to be left alone. Next, they may turn their head away, followed by turning the whole body. Walking away or crawling with the ears back and the tail tucked under are more serious signals that the dog wants to be left alone. If these signs are seen the child and dog should be separated, and the dog encouraged to relax in a safe and quiet place. Growling is the final warning sign, growling must never be punished.
Parker Hills
2025-07-13 19:14:19
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I shouted at my dog and put him outside.
I checked my baby over his face and head and there was no broken skin, blood or marks at all.
I have tried to manage the situation by saying No firmly to my baby and taking him away where possible.
Where possible I separate, chastise and remove either party as appropriate.
I have spoken to a vet about ethunasia and she spoke at length very sensitively saying that they would come to my house to do this.
The vet felt that it was an ethical thing to do despite the fact that there was no attack as such.
However my son is the over-riding priority and always will be.
If I carry this pregnancy to full term then there will be 2 more babies to think about.
Anita Boyle
2025-07-13 18:04:23
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We've now told the nanny that she needs to be in between the dog and the baby any time they are in the same room. He can easily remove himself from any room the baby is in but most of the time it seems like he wants to be around people, he just doesn't want her anywhere near his general vicinity. We made him a nice spot in our room where he can go and be away from the baby. His bed, toys, and bones are there and he spends time up there every day. We have an appointment with a certified behaviorist in our area and will keep the dog and baby closely monitored until she comes.
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