tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post3464853439635228060..comments2023-03-27T05:45:53.774-04:00Comments on A Peace-a-Bull Assembly: Learning ExperienceDebra@Peaceabullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04486502648093658830noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post-4268630124945689402013-06-20T10:24:46.366-04:002013-06-20T10:24:46.366-04:00Such a great way to look at this situation. We...Such a great way to look at this situation. We're really glad you shared! The pooches don't get much interaction with kids, but do see Sam's nieces and nephew on occasions. It really is so important to know where the dogs' boundaries are (for Ed, we have to make sure his excitement stays low!), but also to teach the kids to understand what the dogs are trying to tell them!!Hannah@Eriesistibullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466534109188559910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post-41274596100483969472013-06-20T00:46:07.486-04:002013-06-20T00:46:07.486-04:00You are right that Ray did a good thing. Pups that...You are right that Ray did a good thing. Pups that give a good, clear warning are much safer than the ones that don't. Growling sounds scary, but it's not always a bad thing. I'm glad everyone was okay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post-2187579949031599202013-06-19T07:57:37.585-04:002013-06-19T07:57:37.585-04:00Don't sweat too much on it! As you know it is ...Don't sweat too much on it! As you know it is a good thing that Ray growled, this way the next time you know how to prevent the same situation.<br /><br />I don't have that much experience with babies. I just think the best thing is just make shure to never leave the baby near Ray when no body is looking. Some dogs might not be use to be handled by little children, and of course little children are too small to understand their own force.<br /><br />There is a great book by Brenda Aloff about Canine Body Language. You should get it, believe me it is a great read. Learning a dog's body language is so important to be able to prevent unwanted situations.<br /><br />Hugs <3<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749551060398182741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post-62803694598547437432013-06-18T17:34:23.777-04:002013-06-18T17:34:23.777-04:00Shiner will give warnings to my children occasiona...Shiner will give warnings to my children occasionally. I hate it, but it is a good thing to have warnings. When it happens, it is mostly just a very low and quiet growl. It has helped me learn her boundaries and she has never hurt either of them. Most of the time, it is food related or you're just getting on my nerves so go away. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post-55413928649956842952013-06-18T11:58:33.156-04:002013-06-18T11:58:33.156-04:00I know this had to have been so scary, but thank y...I know this had to have been so scary, but thank you for sharing. I think sharing experiences just helps us all understand more and be better pet owners and parents. Two Pitties in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post-31087350643211193222013-06-18T11:20:50.141-04:002013-06-18T11:20:50.141-04:00Absolutely, right. I always try to encourage Ray ...Absolutely, right. I always try to encourage Ray to go to his safe spot and keep that sacred. The baby has her champion in her mama and Ray has me. I, of course, want them both to be safe and happy.<br /><br />I saw a video recently where a child was bouncing on a rottie and the dog was visibly upset. I would never ask Ray to "take it." Hey, even I need to walk away and have space sometimes!Debra@Peaceabullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486502648093658830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post-17104369603223756252013-06-18T11:16:42.981-04:002013-06-18T11:16:42.981-04:00Thanks Em. The whole story was hard to tell from ...Thanks Em. The whole story was hard to tell from the snap to the slap. My stomach has been in a knot all morning. Ray and the baby really are good friends and we adults just try to be mindful of where she is headed to try to keep Ray safe and try to make him feel protected as well.Debra@Peaceabullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486502648093658830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post-80500591249575015102013-06-18T11:16:20.772-04:002013-06-18T11:16:20.772-04:00I hope you took some deep cleansing breaths! That...I hope you took some deep cleansing breaths! That is a scary, tough situation because you want both your babies to be safe and I'm glad you shared it! I think as dog owners, we have to always be in training mode. The fact is, Ray and the baby's relationship is going to continue to evolve, crawling will become walking will become running. Everyday they will learn new things about the other and that's an awesome thing. You will not get every single moment right. That is where trusting Ray will come to play, and it seems that Ray is helping you with that! I read recently that one of the most important things we can do for our dogs, especially with kids around, is to let them know it's OK to get up and leave the room. When baby crawls toward you, you can go if you want. That gives the dog tools to help you, help them! Just a thought for continued, future success. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427054566580956328.post-84667639627086901092013-06-18T10:01:01.356-04:002013-06-18T10:01:01.356-04:00It's a scary situation to have a dog growl and...It's a scary situation to have a dog growl and show teeth, however, you stated it perfectly and know that what Ray did was give the baby a warning. He was uncomfortable and that is how dogs communicate. <br /><br />I'm sure in time Ray and the baby are going to be best mates!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com