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Thank you for all the advise. My son is 4, so he can annoy the dogs sometimes, but they are always really good with him. His loves to stick his face in theirs to get kisses and they have never had a problem with this. It's when they are sleeping that they get mad at him. I have had to tell him (yell at him) several times to leave them alone when they are sleeping. This time was actually more of an accident which is why Evan went to go say sorry to Parker. So maybe getting them off the couch is a good idea. Lexi actually did the same thing to him several months ago when he bothered her w

That is upsetting, I would say the low grumbling sound is a warning, maybe the fact your son leant over him after his warning, made him snap? Parker should be lower in rang than your son. I think Marlene is right, get him of the sofa, give him his own place where nobody may touch him while he is asleep, that way he can always go to his place when he wants to be left alone. Also it makes him lower in rang than your son who is alowed on the sofa. We first had a bench now its a pillow in the kitchen, nobody is alowed to touch Gizmo there, it works perfectly. Good luck.

When this happens with Boxers (where my experience lies) we say no more furniture privileges. The furniture belongs to the hooman beans and the dogs have their own spot(s) which belong to them. I had this happen to me a couple of weeks after Shorty G arrived to stay in our home. I was bending down to say "good-night" to him, got my face real close and he BIT my nose! He immediately got a loud "NO - BAD BOY!!" I believe it was just one of those things that was instinctual on his part and he GOT the message when he got yelled at. It has never happened again. It's something I worry abou

Tonight while my son was watching cartoons right before bed, Parker was sleeping on the couch and my son, Evan was sitting right next to him. Evan leaned a little on Parker, and Parker gave a low grumbling sound and looked at Evan. Evan said, "sorry Parker" and leaned in to give him a kiss when Parker snapped at him. I was so shocked and for a second thought Parker bit his face because he got so close to him. I immediately grabbed Parkers head and said NO. I know Parker can get grumpy when bothered while sleeping, as does Lexi, but I know this behavior is not acceptable. Parker is about

It's good that he gave a warning growl and that he did not bite. I once read that if a dog wants to bite, they will bite, so if they snap and miss, it was because they meant to miss, so although it's not good that they snapped, it is good that they know to make it a miss know what I mean? it sounds like you handled the situation well. As others said, I'd take away couch privileges right now, make sure your son respects Parker's space when he's sleeping, and that they are always supervised together. Also, maybe have your son do some obedience training with Parker (sit, down, stay with treat

If you know Parker gets grumpy while he sleeps, as you are saying, then put him somewhere where he has his own world, that no one can be in. Is been said I believe. You have to exclude that he might be in pain? because mostly there is a low grump also! Be carefull with "bending"over to a dog, 9 out of 10 times it might go good, but they really don`t like that, it is threatening. I really don`t know if Parker is bossy or anything during the day...... but for now...give him a nice quiet area to sleep, how is Evan? bet you he did not expect that to happen.

My daughter has a neighbor and good friend with 3 boys. She is the Mom who always has a houseful of kids. They brought in a Lab puppy some years ago. She was a sweet, happy, kid loving dog. She had a crate in the master bedroom where she slept at night, sometimes napped and would accept as her safe place if she needed to be separated. One day she was in her crate, door closed, napping and one of the neighbor kids went in and stuck his fingers in the crate.......Bella bit him! The Mom of the house had a fit and was going to have her put down for biting a child. Then *I* had a fit and tol

Our Bailey is a CRAB when it comes to his sleep time......he will even growl at the paws if he is disturbed. In my case my guys are rescues and I would not trust them around kids because even as an adult I know Bailey still does not like a suprise pickup from the behind and he still cowers down when I go to pet him on his head and he knows I am not going to hurt him. I think what you did by correcting Parker right away was correct and I would not give him couch privilege until he earns it. In Bailey's case there was a time I could not even move him without a growl warning......but each time I

I've found a lovely recipe on YouTube for liver treats... And as I'm watching what's in my little ones food I wanted a treat that I could make and also be sure of what goes in.., https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5yvT3XcOrA0 I used coconut flour instead of whole wheat flour... Donte and Lacey LOVE them

I went shopping on line last week and got some new products to add to my doggie pantry along with all my Tropiclean products. Got my package yesterday and already used two of the items. Chris Christensen Peace & Kindness used, this is a keeper CC Ice on Ice (love this stuff) used, this is a keeper CC Just Divine (brushing spray prevents brushing damage, breaksdown product buildup and is a light detanger) Also found this web site that some may find interesting www.shihtzukisses.com I have not had time to read everything on this site but it looked interesting.

It helps reduce frizz, helps with matting and reduces the breakage of the hair plus moisturizes. I was torn between Precious Drops or the Just Divine and got the Just Divine instead. With so many products out there to choose from it is hard to know if you have made the right choice. So far no complaints on any of the Chris Christensen products. When the Just Divine is gone I will give Precious Drops a try.

I use lots of Chris Christensen products. I have both that you've used so far too. The Peace & Kindness in both the spray and gel. Ice on Ice is a staple around here as well as Precious Drop. I haven't tried the Divine yet, but probably will on my next order. Love the Website you linked to too! I've already learned something I've been doing wrong! Will delve into it deeper when I have more time! THANKS! Vicki