New Puppy and Children
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I think the answer to that question is unique to every child/puppy combination.  Some people have designated "playtimes". I chose to not restrict my children from the puppy. If puppy or child need a break, create a break. For me, naptime sufficed. Otherwise, I included them as much as possible. Congratulations on your puppy! I hope you add some pictures! |
I see no reason to restrict play time or do anything until you see a "wrong" being done. They should be trained together  Your 4 yo is at the age they understand what's appropriate (hitting, petting hard, not riding them, etc) ...and it's really about staying consistent with your dog when it comes to biting. If my 4 yo complained... I told him "well then go sit on the couch!" The dog didn't jump up on the couch, so my son was safe. Most of the time, the dog was just playing and jumping (not actually nipping or anything), ,but the movement scared my son. Your dog will definitely make that hand red for several months (nips/puppy biting), but as long as your child stops playing with the dog and screams when it happens... and mom tells dog NO ...and stops that interaction... they'll be fine. It'll all work out but it'll take awhile. ...like expect at least a year for that nipping to stop (but doesn't mean your dog won't pick up it's wrong sooner)  |
| Potty training is still going great and nearly everything else! My 4 year old has started to act scared of him rather than comunicate she runs and cry. He is very nippy only with her! Good news is we have lots of time to work on this! He is such a cute little guy! |
| Our pup was mostly nippy with our 4 yo too!! Didn't bother our toddler much but he just sat there on the floor. I would guess it was b/c it was usually our 4 yo just standing there in the middle of the room, add in waving his arms to stop (triggers pup to keep doing it/play), combined with lots of screaming and running b/c they're 4yo's, and lastly because they seem easier to break than the adults for play time My 4yo was also scared.  We were constantly having to remind him to get on the couch and stop moving!!  Good luck!! It can be a rough ....rough road, but I'm sure you guys will make it!! |
| I had a similar problem with my hubby...He would raise his arm up into the air when he wanted Violet to NOT jump on him. I lost count on how many times I told him that raising his arms signals for her to jump up, soooooo keep his arms down. Finally he listened and Violet does not jump up on him anymore. sheesh! The higher childish squeals also will stimulate a pup. You also have to keep toys around that you can give the pup when he nips, so he learns not to nip you or the kids, but can bite on his toy. It takes a lot of patients, good luck. |
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