Growling at kids

[growlingshiba]

I have a 9 month old Shiba Inu. She growls at my two daughters when they enter the room, pet her or get when they get between my wife and I and the dog. My daughters are 11 and 8 years old. Looking for sound advice!!

[k9mania]

This type of behavior can escalate if not handled properly. Sometimes is best in these situations to get a trainer who also has behavioral training. They can then work with the dog and teach all of you how to deal with the dog in a consistent and effective manner.:D

[bulldog1]

Sounds like a dominance issue get ur kids to be firm when the dog is growling and just shout no at the dog or use a set of keys and everytime the dog growles drop the keys on the floor and things like make the kids walk tho a door befor the dog, make sure the kids are fed befor the dog and only when the plates are cleared to the kitchen then feed the dog.

[May209]

You and your kids definitely have to be firm and get a grip on this behavior. It will only get worse if you don't deal with it. It cannot be aloud. Like said before a dog behavioralist be be a great tool.