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Siferra's picture

Submitted by Siferra on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 7:28pm

SS5 has largely been afraid of our dog, and will generally leave her alone. Lately he has started to play with her, which I encourage.

Tonight I'm watching him while my DH is out with friends. I agreed to do it because he doesn't ask terribly often and honestly doesn't get butt-hurt when I say no. Tonight has not gone terribly well so far. We sit down for dinner which is all things he loves but he refuses to eat. I set a timer for 20 minutes which is our normal routine and he doesn't eat hardly any of it. The rule is if he doesn't eat his dinner he doesn't get snacks, so he is going to whine tonight about that.

Then, he starts to play with the dog. He'll throw toys for her, etc, so long as she doesn't get too close. I watch, to make sure it's all going OK, and watch him reach out towards her, hesitate for a moment and then HIT HER!

Oh I was furious. We went straight to time out and I made him apologize to the dog and promise never to do it again. I try not to keep punishing him after he has taken a punishment, but boy it's hard this time.

Grrrrrr

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ddakan's picture

Submitted by ddakan on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 9:27pm

yes, he's 5. foxie is right. some kids have irrational fears of stuff. my friend's daughter had a fear of wet bread....totally irrational. don't push the kid and the dog, just let them live separate lives, respectful of each other, of course. you have to show your dog, that the human is more important in the pack.

Rags's picture

Submitted by Rags on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 9:39pm

Sounds like it is time to buy a shock collar ..... FOR THE SKID! When he hits the dog, zap his ass!! }:)

Siferra's picture

Submitted by Siferra on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 10:43pm

I would be inclined to agree that he was fear hitting - but he has been getting over his fears and the dog wasn't even looking his way. She had just been lying there when he leaned over the couch go hit her.

Sigh- long weekend

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Submitted by MamaBecky on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 11:10pm

My SD5 is afraid of my cock-a-poo. LOL My dog is little so she jumps up on people. It has always startled SD5. She doesnt hit my dog but she screams at her constantly. She saw my DH swat at the dog once and told him off so I dont think she will ever hit her. I am sure that your SS will grow to love your dog....5 is still an intimidating age. He's not quit big enough to feel confident that the dog is safe. I would explain that the hitting was bad behavior but I wouldn't dwell on it. Maybe even explain if he is afraid of getting bit....that hitting a dog is the one reason why the dog might bite him. If he is scared of being bit he might even go as far as to avoid touching dog...let alone hit it.