Last trip to the hospital with my dog, a little girl was shy and hesitant to pet our two dogs. Mom said that the girl had recently been bitten and was now afraid of dogs. We each offered to hold our dog’s heads so she could pet them on their backs first, and promised her our dogs do not bite. We gave her the trading-style cards we have on each dog, and the girl petted mine first, as she is much smaller than the other one. She eventually was smiling and hugging them. A little patience and assurance can go a long way. Our dogs are trained to never, ever bite. I have seen people, unknowingly, really hurt my dog. She just freezes and waits for me to rescue her, and I do. ASAP, but quietly.
rekam Premium Member 3 months ago
Good question.
Coopersdad 3 months ago
Kid or dog?
blunebottle 3 months ago
“OW! I thought you said your kid didn’t bite?”
“He’s not my kid.”
cmxx 3 months ago
Best never to extend your dominant hand to a dog, and keep your fingers curled under and your thumb tucked in.
Doug K 3 months ago
Don’t just assume that all pets or kids are safe.
Doctor Toon 3 months ago
He is a feral rescue
juicebruce 3 months ago
Are all the shots up to date ?
[Traveler] Premium Member 3 months ago
Of course he bites, that’s what mouths are for
Sun 3 months ago
Perhaps, only if he’s hungry enough.
buflogal! 3 months ago
Kid was raised by the dog I see.
uniquename 3 months ago
I don’t even want him to lick.
ThreeDogDad Premium Member 3 months ago
If he piddles on your leg, he likes you.
Malph 3 months ago
Great question! Survey says, “yes.”
Teto85 Premium Member 3 months ago
Nice rebound from Friday.
crazeekatlady 3 months ago
Of course he bites. How else would he eat his food?
Slowly, he turned... 3 months ago
its not my Kid!
Zebrastripes 3 months ago
Hmmmm! The kids a “sniffer” from way back!
LOL!!!!
Moonkey Premium Member 3 months ago
Last trip to the hospital with my dog, a little girl was shy and hesitant to pet our two dogs. Mom said that the girl had recently been bitten and was now afraid of dogs. We each offered to hold our dog’s heads so she could pet them on their backs first, and promised her our dogs do not bite. We gave her the trading-style cards we have on each dog, and the girl petted mine first, as she is much smaller than the other one. She eventually was smiling and hugging them. A little patience and assurance can go a long way. Our dogs are trained to never, ever bite. I have seen people, unknowingly, really hurt my dog. She just freezes and waits for me to rescue her, and I do. ASAP, but quietly.
eb110americana 3 months ago
Only chicken nuggets, hot dogs, Mac-N-Cheese, and literally nothing else.
willie_mctell 3 months ago
Our daughter liked to pretend to be a cat. “No nipping” was an often heard phrase at our house.