New dog doesn’t like my son
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Anonymous
| We got a new dog about 6 months ago - a rescue poodle. He has warmed up to us all except my 11 yr old son. Dog doesn’t cuddle with him or show affection like for the rest of us. We try to have my son feed him and walk him but it hasn’t helped. It’s almist like the dog doesn’t respect him. My son is the youngest and smallest in the family. It’s so sad because my son is the one who begged us for the dog. Any advice? |
Anonymous
| Rehouse the dog. Seriously. If the dog doesn’t work for all family members then it’s not a fit. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| You have interpreted the dog's behavior as meaning the dog doesn't like your son. I don't see that here. |
Anonymous
| We looked for two years for a rescue poodle and then gave up-I'm surprised you could find one. Makes me wonder if there was something wrong with it. |
Anonymous
| My advice is to get rid of the dog or the kid. Up to you |
Anonymous
That’s a strangle ‘not so smart ‘ poodle there. Poodles are usually very smart. |
Anonymous
| Op I’d contact the rescue about rehoming. |
Anonymous
| Why are you judging your dog like he is a human? This is why people are poor dog owners, you are acting like you wanted a companion for your child, but now companion isn't compatible and has to be fired. It is a dog, acting like a dog, and now you are not happy? You don't write about biting, aggressive behavior, nothing of this kind. The puddle is giving your DS a cold shoulder?! Sound like the poodle is doing what dogs do. |
Anonymous
| My black lab won’t give me the time of day if my husband is in the house. As soon as he’s gone, she’s literally on top of me. I assume DH outranks me in her mind, and she’s never aggressive toward me, so I just let it go as dogs are weird. |
Anonymous
I agree. |
Anonymous
I agree. The dog isn't cuddly. OK, so is your son sad about this? Are you seriously getting rid of a dog that doesn't cuddle up to one family member? A dog that is potty-trained, doesn't bark like crazy, doesn't bite, doesn't have serious medical complaints and isn't completely hyper? Previous posters recommending a re-homing are crazy. There is no guarantee the dog will find another home, and a risk he will be euthanized. Crazy. It's just been 6 months. Your son is maturing into teenage-hood. The dog is adjusting to his new environment. The relationship may change. |
Anonymous
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Can your son take the dog to a training class and learn how to engage the pup? My dogs bonded waaaay more to me when I took them to agility classes--there is so much relationship building involved with playing a game with your dog.
It would also help to have one on one time with the pup. If I'm around, the dogs will choose me every time. If I'm gone, they will snuggle up to my husband. |
Anonymous
| What happens if your son tries to cuddle with the poodle? Does the dog walk away? I feel badly for your son who really wanted a dog. |
Anonymous
From OP: Whoaaaa, I NEVER said we were thinking of rehousing. Wow, pet forum people really jump all over you  Thank you to the PP who suggested my son take him to a training class. That's a great idea. Of course I feel sad for my son who wants to bond with the dog. That's why I came here for advice. But wow, you people are judgey. Maybe you need some training?
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