athena my 16 weeks bully dont like kids

bullyluna

hello....i have a problems with athena she doesnt  like kids...every time my baby get around her athena start acting like if she is going to attack her she star barking and getting mad...and is not just with her with other kids too...and im scare that maybe we end  up having a problem with athena...my other bully luna she is so lovely she plays with my daughter and with other kids but she is six months....and when she was like athena age she wasnt like that...so the question is what can i do to help athena to be better and helper with her attitude....thanks 

Zerlett

hmmm i dont have too much experience in this because i do not have children. But I would put her on a leash when around the child and when she starts barking and stuff I would snap the leash back and give a firm NO! Than I would repeat this, when she is calm and silent next to the baby give her a treat and say 'goood girl.' Positive association.

philsergeant

Our last girl, who we lost at 14 y.o.a last August, always had a problem with small children. She never did any damage at all but growled lowly and we had to keep her away.... she never had a problem with anything/ anyone else (besides cats and squirrels)... I am totally convinced that the breeders little kids (around 5 to 8 years at the time) used to "abuse" the puppies... When we were there, they would pick up and mishandle the pups like rag dolls..... (I coulda taken a stick to the kids, believe me!).... at about 10 she slowly lost the fear of kids and her last 5 years she had no problem..... But our kids were always grown so the exposure was occasional.  From my perspective I'd go with Zerlett and add the suggestion VERY, VERY stern admonition... even if you have to use a thin cane with a sharp snap on the rump, or a shock collar when she makes any negative indication, and HUGE praise and treats when she's calm and positive near kids.  If you don't stomp on it quick you'll live with it a long time... we did.  Our new babies are also 16 weeks. Hard (but worth it) work, I know.

BulliesofNC

16 weeks is so young. She is still a small puppy and her temperament and character will be changing in many ways as she grows and matures. Her current behavior towards kids need to be corrected. Often the fast movements and noises from kids can make a Bull Terrier nervous if they aren't used to it. Your puppy is confused by the baby and doesn't know how to react. The more time your puppy spends listening, watching, and socializing with kids the more tolerable he'll get towards their behavior, posture, movement, and noises. If he acts out he's going to require some discipline. A training collar wouldn't be a bad idea if his antics continue after you've tried correcting him yourself.