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Poodle Safety Toddler
28: 15 months
What Dog Breed Fits Your Lifestyle?
If you are a hands-on, sporty type person, then a dainty lap dog might not be the right choice for you. Likewise, a rambunctious, energetic hound dog is not going to be a happy pup just sitting quietly at your feet while you knit. Finding the right dog breed for your lifestyle will not only ensure your own happiness, but the dog's as well. He will become part of your family, after all, and you want him to be the right fit.
All puppies are cute; little roly-poly creatures that fall over themselves and snuggle with you when they are tired. But, just like your babies grew up to be defiant, mouthy teens, a puppy will grow to be a poorly trained adolescent dogs if they are not dealt with properly. Although good training is necessary, it is not the only consideration. Moving a mastiff into a two-bedroom bungalow is not going to work out, for you or for the dog, and a teacup poodle may feel overwhelmed in a large, expansive mansion. Keep in mind what size your puppy your dog will grow up to be, and by pass the ones that are not realistic for your home, no matter how cute the big sweeties can be.
Consider your family make up and lifestyle before you start looking at pets. If you have a newborn child, it might not be the best time to consider getting a new puppy- you are busy enough and might not have the right amount of time to properly train your four-legged addition. An improperly trained puppy may turn into a poorly behaved, bigger dog, so wait until you have more time to devote to him and the energy to keep up with it. The fallacy that the dog and baby should grow up together is a very dangerous one to buy into. Do you want a gentle dog that is sturdy enough to be handled by inquisitive little hands without knocking your toddler down? Consider a pug, one of the gentlest and most forgiving of the dog breeds. But, for safety sake, never trust the loving nature of any dog over your own vigilance.
Need a jogging or walking partner? Consider an upbeat, energetic breed like the small, Jack Russell terrier or the larger labs. Want a cuddle buddy instead? Then a sweet natured, compact Scotty is a good choice for the small dog lover and the golden retriever is the star standard for those who prefer the big dogs to love. (Goldens are also great all around for being gentle with children, and walking partners. As long as you call them sweetie pie or big wuvvie, a golden will do just about anything you ask.) Choose wisely, a dog will be part of your family for a very long time and a part of your heart for even longer.
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1yr old Yorkie is VERY VERY aggressive -- What to do?
My 1-year-old Yorkie-Poo (50% Yorkshire Terrier, 50% Poodle Mix) is a sweet puppy, some of the time. He loves human contact, being walked, being played with, and curling up next to you at night.
However, he is VERY aggressive when provoked -- even to family members he's closest to!
After barking incessantly around 3:00 AM, recently, I yelled "NO!" and tried to discourage him away from the window, at which point he growled, showed his teeth, and began lunging toward me and biting me.
^ Versions of this episode are happening *all the time*, close to 3 or 4 times EVERY DAY, and I am so frustrated! I love my dog, but he is an absolute nightmare of late.
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My infant niece and toddler nephew are always here at our house, and I can't help but fear for their safety, now that he is so aggressive when... 1) reprimanded, 2) around food.
He does have a crate, but it's a huge task just trying to successfully get him in it, without being bitten beyond all belief.
HELP?!
Answer:
show him who is boss!
when he barks or growls at you or any clap your hands once and hell no! it might scare him but dont feel bad, you have to regain control of your household.
if he is aggressive around his food stand in front of it and dont let him near it until YOU think he has earned it. you might have to take your time but it works. it shows him I feed you and this my food i will let you eat it when I am ready!
if continues to be aggressive make him go into his cage, but put him on a leash. (not a 20 ft leash but a 5-ish foot one) keep his collar near the back of his ears, tightly (like what they do at the dog shows.)
if he tries to bite you nudge him right in front of his hip bone. this is a pressure point and wont hurt but kind of calls him to attention. while this is happening if he still tries to bite or growl at you, tug once on his leash this will also get his attention. you can also use these if you are on a walk and he barks. i have a doxie and a pug mix and they are more responsive to the leash tug, but the hip nudge also works better if your niece or nephew is playing with him, but i will come back to that.
give him a 5 min or so in the cage and during that time sit or stand near his food reinforcing your power. after the time is up let him out but still stand near the bowl. wait until he sits and/or looks at you kind of asking for permission with his eyes and then let him eat.
concerning his howling let him sleep near you or if you can with you. he is proably barking because he is in secure of where you are. if you cant do either or if have been doing either and that doesnt work , rope off the window where he looks out with a shutter or towel so he has nothing to bark at and let him sleep with your dirty undies...gross i know but i swear it works! (oo a let them be not your favorite because he might tear them up. you also dont need to change them ...just let them be his.)
also let him have a "safe place." either a pillow or dog bed that is totally his. put his toys in it so he knows it is his. if it is a pillow you cant use it on your couch or any where else it is his and let him scratch at it and move where ever he wants. it is like his room. while he is in his "safe place" dont bother him and dont play with him or pick him up when he is in his safe place. this is where he can go to relax and be alone. (this is also where you can put your dirty undies.)
with your niece and nephew. i think if you show him who is boss he will get alot better, but he doesn't make him do the same thing as if he isn't obeying with his food. also explain to your niece and nephew about his safe place and how they cant play with toys. when you feel he is ready, let them play with him with you right there. if he starts to play to hard or rough you can do the hip nudge or the clap, but it might scare the baby.
well that is all i know. gIod luck! sorry it is so long. oo one more thing if he starts to chew too much on his safe place or any thing else get him a chew toy. my dogs like the skinny raw hides (the ones that look like long cigarettes.) but if you can take him to the store and let him smell each kind. i think you will know which he likes. just a word of advice the colored ones will proably stain ...everything!
good luck!







