Advice

[LesWil]

WE just got a three month old cane corso puppy who is not socialized. When we brought him home he was so scared he backed himself in a corner and would not leave it. He growled and when you tried to grab Jim he would snap at you. When we got him out of the corner an he was fine. Day two he is doing great follow me and my husband around. But is still scared of my daughter. We took him to a park today he was so scared he shook so we just sat there until he was calm. He is making great progress. But I would love some tips on how to make him love my daughter as much as he like me and my husband. And what to do when he nips at her. This I will never tolerate (we only have had him two days)

 

[Cody]

Let him come around to her, don't push it too fast.
How old is your daughter? If she is old enough (4 or more) I would get her to help feed him. Have her play with the kibble and set it on the ground for him. I would also get him to wait until she says the word "eat" or another command. Also get her to help with walks, holding the leash and giving treats.
Even at quiet time, having her sit down and him coming to her to give him tasty treats help.
At this point have close supervision at all times, and only let her pet/play with the pup when he approaches her.
Our first CC was very skittish, and the kids at first scared her with their noise but soon they were inseparable. Also she would for the first week from my husband, but over time she was a very loving girl WITH her family and friends, however she would have to be crated when new people came to the house. I would not take the risk of her fear biting.
Be careful, but still socialize like mad, if that makes sense.
good luck and we do love pictures here

 

[STEVSH]

Agree with everything said by Cody. Include her in every aspect that you can, but be careful. That is what we did with my 4 yr old daughter.

Don't have her approach him while looking at him. If he is watching her and staying away, have her sit with her back to him and just have her draw a picture or something quietly and let him slowly approach her and sniff her out. Like Cesar says, No touch, no talk, no eye contact. Dogs don't see little kids like they see adults. Kids are a whole different animal to them, especially if they've never seen one before.

And like Cody said too, mine are also now inseparable and literally best friends. She draws pictures for Topaz every day at preschool to give to her and tape on the patio door Paz lays by when she comes home. And she still feeds her every single night and Paz has to wait until Reese says "OK".

This is her and Topaz (6months)

 

[PuppyPaws]

Agree with the above. Supervision and increase positive association between the child and dog. Maybe let your daughter be the only one to give him the very best treats (hot dogs are usually a hit-just not to many to avoid stomach upset). Also, if he is a fan of walks, let her be the one to get out the leash and show it to him. If your worried about nipping, you put the leash on, but give her the authority to go get the leash and bring it into the room with the dog.

Also, you may have already done this, but sit down with your daughter and talk to her about remaining calm around the dog. Talk to her about not staring at the dog and ignoring the dog. Tell her the dog will come around a bit faster if he can watch her and smell her without being petted or pressured.

 

[LesWil]

They are both so cute. My daughter is 4 also

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The pup is coming along great. He now loves us all. Now just to get him to like strangers. When we have guests over he does not like it at all. Everyone wants to pet the puppy but he will not let any one pet him. I have to tell them to ignore him. Also when we take him for walks he is so scared he shakes. He still likes walks though.

 

[LesWil]

The pup is coming along great. He now loves us all. Now just to get him to like strangers. When we have guests over he does not like it at all. Everyone wants to pet the puppy but he will not let any one pet him. I have to tell them to ignore him. Also when we take him for walks he is so scared he shakes. He still likes walks though.

 

[STEVSH]

Glad to hear he's coming along! I think it's good that you tell everyone to ignore him. We have a very standoffish catahoula leopard dog that will put on quite a show if you try to approach her. But if you act like she doesn't exist and give her time to sniff you out, she becomes your best friend in about 2 minutes and LOVES them.
With the walks I'm sure it will just take repetition and time, and he'll get used to them.

Good job!