Wednesday, April 25, 2007
missed signals
Video below:
Notice how the dog moves away from baby? This is a good choice. It is when the baby continues to pursue the dog once he has moved himself and the toy away that a corrective snap might happen.
Notice when baby moves in for a kiss. Buster stops panting, licks his lips and turns away indicating uncertainty and disengaging. He then walks off.
This direct frontal contact between baby and dog is very uncomfortable for many dogs. Babies this age are unsteady and unpredictable.
Notice the tail grabbing! Most dogs will whip their head around and nip at whatever is at the tail. Buster did this several times.
Dogs may TOLERATE things many times before they escalate to a more severe indication of displeasure.
It is up to parents to observe and SUPERVISE all interaction between their child and their dog. Respecting the subtle signals dogs display help to increase safety and harmony.
Notice how the dog moves away from baby? This is a good choice. It is when the baby continues to pursue the dog once he has moved himself and the toy away that a corrective snap might happen.
Notice when baby moves in for a kiss. Buster stops panting, licks his lips and turns away indicating uncertainty and disengaging. He then walks off.
This direct frontal contact between baby and dog is very uncomfortable for many dogs. Babies this age are unsteady and unpredictable.
Notice the tail grabbing! Most dogs will whip their head around and nip at whatever is at the tail. Buster did this several times.
Dogs may TOLERATE things many times before they escalate to a more severe indication of displeasure.
It is up to parents to observe and SUPERVISE all interaction between their child and their dog. Respecting the subtle signals dogs display help to increase safety and harmony.
Not so funny game.
Here a dad and baby are having a fun time. The dog is engaged in play attack of the toy the baby is one. Look at the posture of the dog. What do you think might happen when this baby is running around?
It may seem cute to "chase" the dog with baby on a toy such as this but....this is no game. This dog is not enjoying this and is escalating. Not a good association for dog and baby.
Another google video
This is a great example of how to teach your dog to bite your baby. It may appear funny at first but this is very very dangerous.
Tolerant dog...until she is not.
This video clip (Below) shows a dog and baby playing with a toy together. Although there is supervision here, I do not advise this type of aroused play. The baby and dog both are excited and this is an invite for miscommunication. It is always important to remember that dogs CAN'T use words to say I have had enough or give me space. This dog demonstrates some great body language that should be respected. She curves her body away from baby, she licks her lips and turns away from baby. All of these subtle cues are ways dogs communicate with one another to increase space and to disengage. If signals such as these continue to be ignored then even the most tolerant of dogs can resort to more stern communication such as a growl or corrective snap.
It is NEVER safe for a baby to engage in tug with a dog NO MATTER how "gentle" the dog may be.
It is NEVER safe for a baby to engage in tug with a dog NO MATTER how "gentle" the dog may be.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
