Two dogs two sets of problems...

viktory

tizerbelle wrote: »

I may get shot down in flames for this but is it wise to take in the second dog while there are potentially big problems with the first?

I totally agree and was going to say the same thing myself. Surprised that none of the 'trainers' on here have said the same thing.

Maybeanotherday

Hello no Im not going to shoot anyone down in flames the cavalier was in desperate need of a home and I also know the dog if that makes sense as does the collie I have and they get on wel together, if anything she brings the collie out of his shell and he doesn't bark wildly at us with her around
I totally agree though we probably sounds NUTS

Maybeanotherday

Also in regards to the harness I got him a material one but it didnt seem too good he wined even louder with it on and managed to jump backwards out of it if that makes sense? The vet today told me not to use it as you lose control over the dog?

wageslave

I'd be hugely worried about the dog growling at a child too.

It's a pack thing isn't it. The dog has somehow gotten the idea he is higher up the totem pole than your toddler.

On a practical note, could you move the dogs bed into an unoccupied room whenever the little one is playing around it?

Not a complete or perfect solution but it might help a little

sarabe

wageslave wrote: »

I'd be hugely worried about the dog growling at a child too.

It's a pack thing isn't it. The dog has somehow gotten the idea he is higher up the totem pole than your toddler.

On a practical note, could you move the dogs bed into an unoccupied room whenever the little one is playing around it?

Not a complete or perfect solution but it might help a little

A dog that is growling is worried, uncomfortable, anxious. He is not saying to the toddler 'I'm higher ranking than you so watch it matey'

http://www.nonlineardogs.com/100MostSillyPart1-2.html

http://www.apbc.org.uk/articles/why-wont-dominance-die

Skellet, please get some professional help with your collie.

Maybeanotherday

sarabe wrote: »

A dog that is growling is worried, uncomfortable, anxious. He is not saying to the toddler 'I'm higher ranking than you so watch it matey'

http://www.nonlineardogs.com/100MostSillyPart1-2.html

http://www.apbc.org.uk/articles/why-wont-dominance-die

Skellet, please get some professional help with your collie.

Hello I intend to try the two week child stop touching unwanted as suggested in the articles above, he is also booked into some further socialisation classes on monday nights. thankyou