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corgimom · 11-03-2006, 03:31 PM

Again, I don't think this is just a Corgi thing, any dog can be this way.

Cardiguy, that is a cute idea you have, squat way down and have a group hug

Cody has gotten better with this, but he will sometimes bark if I hug my kids or my husband, and we just ignore him when he does this.

Deb(Glencorgi),

I read somewhere(can't remember) that the dog actually thinks that someone is being hurt, is that true? or are they just showing jealousy and being protective by barking and jumping up? If so, how do you know which person he/she is protecting?

Mabel,

I think the more early socialization a puppy has with kids and new things, the better. However, how a dog reacts to a neighbor's baby/kid isn't necessarily an indicator on how they will react to a baby in your home especially since the baby will be cuddled a lot by you. Mabel, do you have any family with babies or todders? I am asking because I was wondering if Milo has been around you while you have had a relatives baby or toddler on your lap and how Milo reacted to that?

I know awhile ago, you were checking into a puppy trainer/behaviorist for Milo, have you come up with anyone or have you decided to not do this right now?

11-03-2006, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
corgimom Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,199	Again, I don't think this is just a Corgi thing, any dog can be this way. Cardiguy, that is a cute idea you have, squat way down and have a group hug Cody has gotten better with this, but he will sometimes bark if I hug my kids or my husband, and we just ignore him when he does this. Deb(Glencorgi), I read somewhere(can't remember) that the dog actually thinks that someone is being hurt, is that true? or are they just showing jealousy and being protective by barking and jumping up? If so, how do you know which person he/she is protecting? Mabel, I think the more early socialization a puppy has with kids and new things, the better. However, how a dog reacts to a neighbor's baby/kid isn't necessarily an indicator on how they will react to a baby in your home especially since the baby will be cuddled a lot by you. Mabel, do you have any family with babies or todders? I am asking because I was wondering if Milo has been around you while you have had a relatives baby or toddler on your lap and how Milo reacted to that? I know awhile ago, you were checking into a puppy trainer/behaviorist for Milo, have you come up with anyone or have you decided to not do this right now?