We have recently started to foster a Lab/Doberman/Husky mix with the option to adopt. She is very even tempered for the most part. She is very well behaved and we are working on training in some areas which she is excelling quicker than I had thought. The only down fall is, she has bitten our 3 year old twice. Mind you, this was while my 3 year old was trying to push and get her to move when Maya (dog) did not want to. I do not feel we are dealing with an aggressive dog, just one trying to emphasis her boundaries.
How can I develop the relationship between my 3 year old and Maya? We are working with understanding boundaries and being genial with the dog. Should I be more concerned? I do not want to be that person who does not take is serious enough nor one who over reacts. I really want them to have a healthy relationship with respect for one one another. Is this unrealistic? Will the dog remain to see her as just another mate with no authority?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
How can I develop the relationship between my 3 year old and Maya? We are working with understanding boundaries and being genial with the dog. Should I be more concerned? I do not want to be that person who does not take is serious enough nor one who over reacts. I really want them to have a healthy relationship with respect for one one another. Is this unrealistic? Will the dog remain to see her as just another mate with no authority?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.