SKs and pets
I know I've read other posts concerning the issues between SKs & pets, so I hope there are others who can relate. I am a dog lover, I've always had one & I always take great pains to make sure that my dog has great manners around kids. My last dog died a year ago & his behaviour was always being complimented. He was a little pug. Around the time my son turned 1, I decided to get a yorkie. I had no problems teaching my son & my dog how to treat each other. They do steal each other's toys sometimes but after the initial training I can turn my back on them & I know that my dog knows that she needs to stay out of his reach if he's rough with her & my son knows he is supposed to pet the puppy nice. However, whenever we have a visit from SKs my dog runs for cover. Neither SS4 or SD7 know how to treat animals. We had a cat run away after they'd stayed with us for 3 days. I've caught them backing my yorkie into a corner & hitting her. They will get her wound up & playful & then punish her for running up to them. I have tried very hard to teach them how to treat animals. I started using a spray bottle to discipline my dog so they never saw someone hitting an animal in our house. I think animals & kids belong together after they're taught how to treat each other. There's even a neighbour girl who's 6 & walks my dog dog in exchange for cookies & candy without any problems but after months of this I heard my dog crying & found that they'd taken her outside & were picking her up (which they were not allowed to do ever) & squeezing the crap out of her. I finally told them they are to leave my dog alone. This frustrates me because I want kids & animals to live in peace in my house! Well, DH & I got in an argument today at the store & he stormed out. When I met him in the parking lot he proudly presented me with a little kitty that someone had been giving away. I might have preferred flowers but she got to our house & made herself at home. My dog adores her already & BS1 loves kitties & learned at his grandma's house to be very careful with them. The problem is the growing sense of dread I get thinking about next weekend. I don't want another cat running away after SKs visit. I won't be able to turn around. I dread these visits enough as it is...
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My SD was 7 yrs when we
My SD was 7 yrs when we caught her holding our 17 yr old cat down and punching it in the stomach. And SDs BM called us shortly after that to tell us the while she was smoking outside she looked in her back window to see SD holding her cat by the back legs and swinging it in the air.
Our cat was put down about a year later since her health plumeted. However, ever since my SD did this to the cat she was not allowed to even pet the cat. But that part was easy since the cat ran from her too.
I would make the rule: It is your and BSs dog, they are not allowed to even pet it. If the rule is broken severe consequences. If they don't like the dog they will learn fast that the consequence is not worth the action.
My SD6 and my fur baby Lab 9 weeks
Funny... I was just thinking about posting this same topic.
I talk about my pup all the time so excuse me if I sound giddy...
I brought home our chocolate lab about two weeks ago. She's without a doubt a great pup with the usual pup issues. My SD thinks the pup is hers and I correct her every time I hear her say "my puppy." It's "our puppy." She does nothing but freak the pup out. She chases her and runs through the house, squeals and screams and whines when the pup jumps on her and nips on her. DH gets pissed with the pup when she jumps and nips on SD and I want to say - duh, Sherlock, it's cause your kid is doing the EXACT opposite of what I have and you have told her to do.
No shit she's gonna bite! You stuck you hand in her mouth and in her face when I point blank told you to never do that.
I have told her and her obnoxious little friends to stop the squealing, don't pick her up (she's already 14 pounds) and don't run around her or you will get bit and you will deserve it.
The pup is MY baby as I have none of my own and she follows me around like a shadow.
I am going to give SD one more lecture and if she breaks it, she loses pup privileges - forever!
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