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aleikela
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My dog bit Kash =(
aleikela
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Last night, I was cooking in the kitchen and DH was watching tv in the living room. Kash was walking back and forth from each room playing. I didn't see what happened but I heard Kash scream/cry. I ran to him and he was on the floor bleeding from his lip and nose and DH was yelling at our dog (a Maltese!!!).
I guess Kash fell on top of Kaya and in response, she nipped his face. Then as DH was going to them, Kash pinched her and she bit his face. So, Kash has marks on his cheeks from the first time,and bite marks on his nose and lip from the second.
Kaya has snapped/growled at Kash before but never like this. It is one of those weird situations because Kash is relentless and constantly picking, pinching, pulling, hitting her, etc. and it is hard to be mad at her for reacting to this. But at the same time, I can't have a dog biting my child!
I am all stressed out about the situation and DH thinks I am overreacting. He thinks being a Maltese, that was the hardest she would ever bite him. But how do we know that? She is not the average size of that breed, she is almost 20 pounds (which is big for a Maltese). And it scares me that her mouth opened so wide to take in both his mouth and nose...hard enough to pierce through and make him bleed!
The bite looked even worse this morning. =( He has purple marks all over his face!
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Re: My dog bit Kash =(
Oh No! I'm so sorry. It sounds like the dog was just startled and responded with doggie instict. It really sounds like a freak accident and then she was edgy already so when Kash pinched her she pinched back. Kash was just being a kid and doggie was just being a doggie. Hopefully it was a one time freak thing.
This! I would be freaked out, too, but hopefully it won't happen again!
Poor Kash, glad to hear that he isn't too hurt. Like everyone else said I am sure that it was just a freak accident.
{{{Hugs}}} to both you and Kash
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Poor Kash! I hope he feels better soon!
Im so sorry! I hope Kash recovers soon.
That is one of my biggest fears. We have a german Shepherd and I am afraid of how he will be with M. A bite from him could cause serious damage. DH has already said that the first bite from him and he is gone, which really makes me sad. I really hope things work out for you.
I'm sorry, I hope Kash feels better. Big hugs to you! I am sure it was just a freak accident.
Our cat tried to "play" with Nathan the other day and batted at him (he still has claws) and scratched his little legs. He started crying and DH chased the cat and spanked him. Needless to say as of next week our cat has a new home. DH had a no tolerance policy with the cat.
~Kimberly & Eric~ April 21, 2008 ~Tensing Pen ~ Negril, Jamaica ~ My Blog: One Sunset at a Time
Oh no! So sorry to hear this- hugs to you and Kash!
But- I'm going against the grain here to say that warning signs are/were there and that you need to take those growls and snaps seriously. A small dog can do a lot of damage to a baby or toddler and most toddlers don't grasp the concept of gentle.
I am thinking you need to proceed with caution- get your dog some obedience courses and work with him in group settings with dogs and people to establish boundaries and pack order.
Do NOT allow him be fed in an open area without some sort of sit/stay command before he eats, do NOT leave food and toys around that can become a source of aggression and please do NOT hold him down in an effort to get Kash to pet him in a calm setting as this will only create a situation where Kash will develop less fear of a potential aggressive situation.
Try umbilical exercises- tying or leashing the dog to you whenever you are in the house and having him follow you with enough slack so he can sit of lay down while you are studying/cooking/ect..but he needs to follow without you asking when you get up and move..make him sit/stay before going out/ walk behind in and out of doors and down stairs,ect..and- give him an escape of safe spot where he has a quiet place to go if K is getting to him.
GL!
Rachael, I'm so sorry this happened. It must be so hard for you. I know that my Penny is practically a child, and if your dog is the same, how hard this situation must be. But, I agree with Dex. Actually, I know from past personal and family experience, that if a dog was to bite my child, that dog would be permanetly removed from the house. However, I do think if you can find the type of qualified training Dex recommended, I would try that first with a really beloved and otherwise gentle, non-aggressive pet.
GL! I hope Kash heals quickly.
I'm going against the grain here a bit, too, but I'd never recommend giving up your dog. I'd never put an animal before a human and if she keeps showing aggression she needs to go, but I think more than anything this is an easily fixed situation with a little bit of effort. First, you do need to do some training with her. My center had a dog course specifically for families about to welcome a first baby into a household. Several places to these sorts of things and though Kash is already here a lot of it still applies.
Second, you should never leave them alone unattended. If you're letting Kash wander around- put her outside or gate her into an area with you. You could also try crate training her, too, though make sure you do crate training right (making it a reward and her "safe zone" rather than being a punishment. Also make sure that she gets a lot of time playing with Kash while you are around. That will teach both of them how to interact with each other.
But if she shows aggression to him again, even if she doesn't actually nip at him- growling or showing teeth- find her a temporary or permanent home.