`s poll Show results | Hide results

BabySchofield (277.9 days ago)
Dogs do the same wth people that they would do with other dogs, you have to be the alpha in the whole scenario, it`s possible that he is trying to rise above your son in the pecking order, but in this case I would say that he is just trying to bond with your son, if he is not an aggressive dog and he is not showing other behavioral problems like marking his territory around the house (indoors) then I would say it`s just something he`s doing to be close to your son and showing affection :)
Edit Delete


MommyLH (278.6 days ago)
Lilmissesmom - i 100% agree with what you said. People think oh cute dog, and they are nice and loving, it`s okay.. It`s not. Any real dog expert would say the same thing, an animal is still an animal. The bed is no place for a dog and will give the dog the wrong understanding. I have a malamute who has been with us for 8 years, never a problem with aggression, yet if my son drops something food on the floor.. Well you can just imagine. The dog stay out of the kitchen at dinner time, always off furniture, and NEVER EVER alone with my son. The dog is just that.. A dog... No matter how much i love her or consider her family, she needs to be taken as such and treated as such.
Edit Delete


MJamison (278.8 days ago)
my opinion.... he loves and wants to be with your son.. your son has become master... We have two dogs.... my dog, will try to push or make other people uncomfortable so she can sleep on the bed next to me... my sons dog, does the same thing with him...
Edit Delete


lilmissesmum- (280.1 days ago)
I have grown up with dogs, raised dogs and still own a dog now, I also like most people thought of them as part of the family and use to let my friends bring round their dogs to play with my pets and kids all the time. The dog that attacked my daughter (lucky not leaving her premanently marked other than a few scars from surgery to her face to repair damage) had been a friends family pet since she was a teenager and was about the same age as your dog. The dog was also not a vicious breed, had no history of being teritorial and was very friendly to everyone my friend had round to her house. Even though I felt dogs were part of the family we never left our children alone with the dogs ever. We were actually only arms length apart when my daughter was attacked for picking up a dogs toy to play with the dog. I personally don`t mind dogs even after what happened but if my dog was doing what yours is doing I would be concerned. Your child needs to come first, yeah sure its cute thats what I thought when my daughter use to play with that dog but wish I had seen the signs earlier would have saved a lot of hurt. Expecting a few response to my post but I can only tell you my experience, I would have hated to know what could have happened if we hadnt been there.
Edit Delete


2babiesforme (280.2 days ago)
Let him sleep there, whats the big deal???? Check for ticks daily and let it be. Animals are like humans and I think its great they love each other so much :)
Edit Delete


Amanda Ann (280.3 days ago)
I would just use caution here. It may start out with affection at first, but they are still animals at heart and there is definitely a peking order in place. I did quite a bit of research before we bought our golden retriever (notoriously loyal and friendly dogs) and all the puppy/dog books advised to keep your babies/toddlers/young kids higher than your dog so they know who is boss and don`t let them make extended eye contact. Of course the occasional cuddles are great :)
Edit Delete




Add comments


Sign up to be able to leave comments!
(Sign up)