My children don't like our dog
She can exagerate but I did notice this week that when he wants to play with them, he will nip at their clothes (making huge holes but that's not the point). I try to explain to them how sheepies are but I need more help to help my kids (if I am explaining myself right?) They to give him his food and water ..they won't play with him outside because he is too rough with them . He gets enough exercise. I think that last night was an excuse to get us home early, but they still don't like my wonderfull loving Brutus Hey maybe I should keep the dog and get rid of the kids 
Any advice from you guys would get me through the xmas vacation peacefully |
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| Is Rufus in any training classes?
I know when we first got Pearl from the shelter, she was a wild child. The kids didn't want to be around her because anytime they "moved" she was right on their heels, tripping them, or barking at them. She never nipped and didn't jump but was still very annoying espcially to our preteen daughter. (the wet beard was a turnoff to her too!!) Also, I think they were a littel jealous of her cuz she did take up my time. 
After a couple of classes, Pearl was more polite and settled...NOW the (grown) kids and grandkids come over to see Pearl and are always wanting to take her home. When they arrive, they hug Pearl before MOM!!!!! |
My daughter does not like my oes, but they steal her stuff. They go into her her and she shouts "OUT" and they actually reverse backwards out the door. She wanted a husky still mad I got my oes.  |
| Val is right, training classes will definitely help. All family members should participate in the training so you all know what to do. Most training helps owners become better equipped to handle their dog rather than just training the dog.
The kids should be old enough to handle a young OES but you see why they are not recommended for young children. They can be overwhelming. All the kids need to be involved in the care and feeding of the dog. The "nothing in life is free" concept can be very useful here. Have the kids command Brutus to sit before giving him his food or a treat. Adult supervision recommended here. Brutus will soon learn he must perform to get something he wants and must understand that the kids outrank him in pack order. Also, the kids need to get their confidence up and grow to enjoy having Brutus around. What an ego boost when he responds to their commands! Even though you think Brutus is getting enough exercise, at that age they can have boundless energy. Most dogs won't exercise themselves so a brisk, long walk is always beneficial. Or a game of fetch where the kids don't have to worry about being chased and nipped. If this doesn't get you through the holidays, is there a friend or relative willing to exercise Brutus for you? This would help to calm him down so you can enjoy yourself and your family and prevent everyone from being overwhelmed. |
| We had multiple OES before we had children, while we had kids and still do now that they are grown. We did establish the pack order ASAP, but honestly, I think the older dogs taught the younger ones for the most part.
My kids were always assigned things to do to with the dogs - let them outside - and inside, water bowl, food bowls. They were allowed and encouraged to give treats when they thought the dogs deserved them (supervised, of course). With the holidays upon on us, try to get the kids involved in teaching him a trick - a competition if you will. It may be just getting him to come or look at the child, chase a ball..... work on his strengths. And two of my three children already have their own furries... |
| I was the oldest in my family and had two younger siblings. If my parents weren't home, they were enough of a problem to oversee. Maybe your daughter needs the dog crated when you go out?
When my kids were younger and at home we had four dogs - one for each family member. Sounds crazy but everybody had their own breed, their own chores etc. the female minature poodle kept all the other dogs in line 
Now that the kids are out of the house for the most pat they love to complain about how the dogs are spoiled. |
| I HATED my parent's dog, a cockapoo that we got when I was 12 yrs old after our wonderful OES passed away.
The little pain in the butt ate my favorite sneakers. He even chewed a whole in my baby blanket.  Worst of all was his play biting. He would hurt me and even drew blood a couple of times. If he thought we were playing with him he would dart around the house and snap at us. Our whole family took obedience with him and he did well. But he was still a puppy and obnoxious!!
He became a great dog once he grew out of puppyhood. I eventually starting liking him a little....even though he wasn't an OES and had done wrong by my many many times. |
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