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In shock - Dog just "nipped" DS
nottslass_2
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Gutted.
Our previously lovely,well trained,soft as muck, 7 year old westie has just nipped my 3 year old,below the eye drawing a little blood. After cuddles DS is fine and there is no major damage,just a little nick.
Was in the same room,but didn't really see what happened (it all happened so quickly).
I have no option but to get rid of the dog don't I ? Older DS will be gutted,as will I,we'd had him from a puppy and he's one of the family.
Our previously lovely,well trained,soft as muck, 7 year old westie has just nipped my 3 year old,below the eye drawing a little blood. After cuddles DS is fine and there is no major damage,just a little nick.
Was in the same room,but didn't really see what happened (it all happened so quickly).
I have no option but to get rid of the dog don't I ? Older DS will be gutted,as will I,we'd had him from a puppy and he's one of the family.
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Why? maybe your son was teasing the dog? If the dog has no history of being agressive may this should just be a learning experience for your son?Man plans and God laughs...Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry. But by demonstrating that all people cry, laugh, eat, worry and die, it introduces the idea that if we try to understand each other, we may even become friends.0
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Hard to say without knowing what caused it. My own dog nipped me a few months ago - he bruised my elbow rather than drew blood because I think he realised it was me half way through the action.
It was my fault - he was asleep, stretched out behind me and I didn't realise it - out of the corner of my eye I thought I saw a flea moving so dove into his stomach and startled him.
I'd be very wary about leaving the two on their own in future at the least though.0 -
Westies are a bit nippy .. as are many terrier types.. I'd no get rid just yet, just do not leave the dog in the room with your son. He may have been teasing it or hurt it and it retaliated with a warning.
Explain to both boys teasing the dog is absolutely not permitted and to leave it alone because if anything like this happens again it will be going. The dog doesn't understand, they do, or will.LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0 -
You said yourself don't know what happened, your son may have pulled his tail or poked him in the eye, talking of getting rid over something you don't even know why or how it happened is a bit of an over-reaction at this stage IMO.
What did your son say happened? At 3 he should be able to tell you if he did something to the dog first, especially if you ask him in a non-accusing tone.
For the time being I would keep them apart unless you are in the room and paying 100% attention.Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear0 -
Our labra-spaniel nipped our 2 year old, but only because DS tried to take his bone, which he knew he wasn't allowed to! It's not happened again!
I'd guess your 3 year old probably annoyed the dog, and the dog got cross!Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0 -
Why? maybe your son was teasing the dog? If the dog has no history of being agressive may this should just be a learning experience for your son?
I don't think DS was actually teasing the dog - he was running about excitedly,I can only assume he ran into the dog and startled him.
I have always taught my children to respect animals and would never tolerate them teasing,but even if that was the case child safety has to come first.
Do i hope that it was a one off and take the risk,I really don't know......................0 -
I would first get the dog checked out at vets or examine dog thoroughly to ensure there is no painful area the child might have touched which provoked the nip.
I dont think I would get rid of the dog - but keep a very very close eye on him and the kids! Of course if you feel you can no longer trust the dog (and I wouldnt blame you if you did), then perhaps rehome him to a childless home?
It may have been a 'one-off', but, it may take a long while before trust is rebuilt. I am sorry not to be more help - but, its your decision hun.0 -
I was bitten by a Rottie a few years ago which drew blood and was bloomin painful. Make sure the wound is cleaned as there can be some nasties in the dogs saliva. May also need a tetanus jab !
Dr and nurse looked after me.
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Has the Child had a tetanus injection ?
VERY IMPORTANTBe happy...;)0 -
spacey2012 wrote: »Has the Child had a tetanus injection ?
VERY IMPORTANT [/QUOT
Thank you,I hadn't thought of that,will go and check his red book.0
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