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Posted By: RedMen231 Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 4:42pm
Hi,Am after someone who could be so kind in letting me mind their dog for a few days (and in the future) so my 3yr old son can get use to dogs,ever since he got attacked by one he does not like them so I thought I could ask to mind someones dog for a few days to give my son more confidence when it comes to dogs.he likes other animals but hates dogs and I don't wanna buy one for the wrong reasons so I rather mind someones. A small dog is preferred, that loves kids and is house trained.thanks any advice is welcome
Posted By: manic28_am Re: Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 4:53pm
Great idea. What a good mum you are!
Posted By: cooper31 Re: Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 5:12pm
What a great idea,though I doubt anyone would be willing to part with their fur baby,and it could upset the dog.A frightened dog might be dangerous.
Why don't you go to your local park and ask people if he can pet their dog,any decent owner would tell you how their dog might behave.
Good luck.x
Posted By: Tilly Re: Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 5:34pm
Get in touch with pat dogs or pets as therapy, they are a charity
and do great work with all ages with dog phobias smile good luck
http://www.petsastherapy.org/volunteers-and-supporters/local-contacts-list
Posted By: eggandchips Re: Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 6:01pm
pm me for details
Posted By: RedMen231 Re: Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 6:09pm
thanks for all the advice,am a good dad manic28 lol
Posted By: fish5133 Re: Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 8:27pm
some might see that as being cruel to your son bringing a dog into the home knowing it will will scare him.
Posted By: ZipperClub Re: Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 8:30pm
and some might just be on the look out to find negative thoughts about anything
Posted By: Cassidy Re: Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 8:33pm
I think this is a really good idea as long as it is dealt with correctly. As you say you say you will need a calm, playable child friendly dog. What you don't want is for the dog to become scared as this may have an adverse effect on your child. Maybe a couple of hours at a time for your child to get used to a dog might be better to start with
Posted By: venice Re: Help Needed - 24th Jun 2013 9:57pm
Originally Posted by fish5133
some might see that as being cruel to your son bringing a dog into the home knowing it will will scare him.



As the child wont be able to go through life completely avoiding dogs, I reckon his dad is being entirely responsible in trying to build up his confidence and allay his fears as early as possible . Imagine the problems if this isnt addressed now . A teen who can only visit mates or date girls that dont have a dog. A adult who can only train for jobs that dont involve going into peoples property incase they have a dog. An adult who walks everywhere in fear just incase a dog comes towards him. That would be so sad.
Posted By: sam_w Re: Help Needed - 25th Jun 2013 7:02am
Might be worth getting in touch with a dog obedience company, most will do puppy classes. They will be able to advise on the best course of action to get your son back to liking dogs.
Posted By: eggandchips Re: Help Needed - 25th Jun 2013 7:57am
the offer still stands redmen, you wont find many more laid back and chilled out dogs than mine, the boy could walk him by himself thats how good on the lead he is.
like i say, your welcome to meet him anytime

ian
Posted By: RedMen231 Re: Help Needed - 25th Jun 2013 9:05am
Hi Everyone a friend is going to let me mind there dog,am gonna take it easy 1st and let the dog meet him outside and go for afew walks with him then let the dog come in to the garden and play for afew times aweek then if all goes well let him stay over if things are ok and see how it goes,thanks for the help eggs sorry I didn't reply sooner.
Posted By: venice Re: Help Needed - 25th Jun 2013 9:31am
Sounds like a wise plan. Good luck.
Posted By: eggandchips Re: Help Needed - 25th Jun 2013 1:22pm
no problem, its an open invitation,
Posted By: WLH27 Re: Help Needed - 27th Jun 2013 6:33pm
ive got a border collie, shes very friendly, i had 2 young children and shes very gentle with them, you are more than welcome to meet up with us for walks with her if you wanted your little one to get used to different dogs aswell as the one you will be looking after.... we are in wallasey...
Posted By: GraemeStorey Re: Help Needed - 28th Jun 2013 9:11am
Hi Redmen

Some of the ideas above are superb, As Tilly Said Pets As Therapy Dogs are great another good site to look at would be http://www.safetyarounddogs.org.uk/ the scheme promotes safe interactions between children and dogs, you would like any leaflets i have plenty to give.

I run Champion Dogs with my partner, as part of classes we run we have a puppy socialisation class, its only a short class so young dogs can interact. We would welcome you and your son to come and watch the puppies play from the safety of our unit behind a gate to start with, as your son becomes more relaxed we could borrow a puppy for him to meet and eventually have you and your son with the puppies as they play.
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