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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your.
Kids.
Should.
Not.
Have.
To.
Walk.
On.
Eggshells.
IN THEIR OWN HOME.[/quote]
I didn’t get that from OP’s post at all. Sounds like they’ve taught the kids to observe the dog’s body language and stay away if the dog doesn’t want to be bothered. Sounds like dog ownership 101 to me.[/quote]

The dog’s moods and feelings matter more than the kids, got it. The kids cannot be themselves and be carefree and comfortable in their own home; got it.

We had dogs growing up. We were certainly respectful and observant and responsive to their needs, but not out of fear of bites or being mauled.[/quote]

+1000

OP, think about what lessons you are teaching your children, about how to live in their house and how to train a family dog.  They aren't learning any good lessons right now.  Re-home the dog.  And be more careful if you get another family dog.[/quote]

Everything she has written about observing and respecting a dog’s body language and boundaries is correct. Dogs are not playthings or toys. They’re also not people. They have different social cues. It’s good to know that you shouldn’t pat a dog on top of its head. They don’t like that. It’s good to know that you shouldn’t try to hug a dog. They’re not primates. They don’t understand hugs. It’s good to know not to make prolonged eye contact with a strange dog. That reads as aggressive to them.

Just because a goofy lab or doodle will let you lay on top of it if you wish does not make other dogs with bigger personal space bubbles “bad dogs.”[/quote]

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