It’s always so nice when the owners are not defensive or arguing with the professional. They weren’t in denial, they were simply ignorant of what proper training is and were open to learn. These types of episodes are so nice in comparison to arrogant owners who question Victoria and think they know better than her.
That's the most amazing progress ever! I really had my doubts on this one at first. How great it was to see the work pay off rather than having to surrender the dog. Wow. I don't even have a dog yet, but I'm learning every time I watch.
I’m so glad that they didn’t just take him to some shelter instead of working the problem. People think that the only way to train the dog is if you bring someone like Victoria. It takes work, but when you research and put the time into it progress can be amazing. I have a beautiful rescue, she was never socialized as a baby in the shelter, in fact she got beat up on by a couple bigger dogs while still a baby. All of this adds up to a very scared dog with no confidence. She is still such an amazing dog. I have a little boy with autism, he is basically nonverbal and every active with stimms that could be scary to a dog. It has taken time, but she loves him so much, and I still take precautions. I am always there when they interact, and I am able to step in when my girl is giving those cues she needs a break. We are slowly working on dealing with cats, dogs, and squirrels reactivity. He’s great with people, still some jumping up, but we’ve made huge leaps. She’s also with me everyday all day, her den (crate) is her safe place, and I don’t crate her when I leave, it keeps her calmer that way.
YES! I work at a doggy daycare and there was a German Shepard that would come by frequently, the parents never really trained him his whole life. They recently had a baby, dropped the dog off at a shelter, the couple was then told to take him back to buy more time to find him a new home. Unfortunately, they did not find him a home and he was put down :(
@@briannadickson2884well they wanted to try and help the dog before throwing it away like normal people should you shouldn’t just instant give up if the behavior can be changed
Our toy poodle Jack is the identical twins of this dog. As he’s gotten older he’s slowed down a lot. He’s 11 years old and blind in one eye. He’s never bitten anyone or been aggressive. He is constantly knocking over the trash can and pulling out all the trash😐😐
I might try this with my cat, who my toy poodle won't accept. She has almost the exact same reaction as ziggy but to the cat. Hopefully the same techniques will work, worth a try as keeping them apart is hard work too. I tried a leave it command which works for everything else but not the cat maybe one of those mats is the answer. With the cat it's like she wants to play but is far too rough as the cats very old, she doesn't bite at him but will paw and try to climb on him to aggressively lick his ears. It's just too much for an old cat. Will definitely try some of these techniques though.
We're literally in the same situation as them but its just that the baby hasnt come out yet. Thanks for this as it will guide me and my husband what to do before the baby comes in ❤
Think of it similar to the dog being the older sibling. They start to act up to get attention. For this dog that turned into an obsession with the baby. Look how easily he quit that when they went back to giving him some more attention like he likely got before the baby came. The main thing here was just getting his brain working and thinking rather than just sitting in anxiety mode all day long.
Make sure you have someone bring something home that smells like the baby before you come home from the hospital, so your pup has a chance to get used to the new smells!
My sisters dog, a standard dacshund does the same thing with my son. And when he is carried she becomes even more maniacal and would try to get his legs. She has known him since the time she came in as a puppy. We dont even take him to my sisters house that much nowadays, and also are very alert and cautious when we do have to.
These are the kind of dogs that think they are the owner and the humans are their pet. Boundaries and respect were not taught to any of them including the parents.
Ziggy reminds my so much of my little fluffygirl who I lost 306 days ago. So heartwarming to watch, yet also so heartbreaking too. It looks like Ziggy's going to have the happy life he deserves though 🖤
I can't believe these parents have let this go on for 18 months!!! For a child that age, having a dog frantically barking at her, pawing at her, jumping up on the parent that is holding her, almost snapping at her - must be traumatizing. Just that kind of constant auditory onslaught of barking would be unsettling for me; I can't imagine what it might be like for a tiny human.
These are all effective management techniques, but what about the underlying causes for Ziggy's behaviour? Training that only addresses the symptoms and not the causes can only do so much, and usually proves unsuccessful in the long run.
They're not management so much as counter conditioning. They were already doing some management (baby gate) but now they have incompatible behavior (go settle, use snuffle mat) paired with positive conditioning around the baby. We don't need to speculate about his inner motivations if we can change his emotional and arousal state - and Victoria has done both.
@@Jamie-lw1lo I respect your point of view and agree to an extent, but I still believe that trying to understand the inner motivations of any sentient being is our duty as the so-called "superior species" - that's why we have empathy. Changing the behaviour through conditioning is fine, but it's a shallower level of operating, and one I've personally outgrown in my practice.
@@Calistake047I’m not a dog professional or even experienced with dogs but isn’t the dogs inner motivation very obvious to see hence Victoria’s counter conditioning worked a treat? It looks like the dog was the baby of the house getting the parents full attention then along came baby and took all the attention away and became the focus instead. He was probably neglected as it was covid and they would have been solo parenting making it likely he was not walked or enriched and meant to cope with all these negative changes. By training a) the parents started giving him attention even though the baby was around b) he got a space to chill (not punishment but something positive - his space) These finally brought his stress hormones down and calmed him down to the point he can start relaxing and switching his thinking brain on again. Baby is no longer associated with negative and anxiety provoking emotions so he can now co-exist and even start making friendships with the child. The underlying emotional trigger was addressed perfectly. Dog looks like he now feels safe on walks and at home and has gone back to his normal self. He also started getting attention again which means the neglect he initially felt went away. Hopefully they manage to be more mindful with any further babies or the behaviour could come back.
When u practice these techniques eventually the dog would feel much safer and included in the family itz just building a better bond between the dog and the dog parent
This is why o don’t trust little dogs, I have seen more antisocial behavior from them then ever demonstrated by a large dog. I’ve had everything from a 150 pound pit bull/lab mix, to a coyote, to a 218 pound mastiff. Put bill lab was my parents’ dog prior to my birth and he bonded with me the moment I came home, he went from sleeping in my parents bed to sleeping under my crib and then my bed. My coyote was 3 when my brother was born and she loved him to pieces. As a toddler my grandmother would tell her it’s time for the baby’s nap and my coyote would lead my brother under the table for a nap. My mastiff was a giant teddy bear, you just had to avoid his tail. The dogs not only loved our cats but all the neighbors’ cats. I can’t imagine living with a dog exhibiting such antisocial behavior.
@@lemuhuru Yeah, I've noticed that on these videos. Like,obviously that dog doesn't like small children. It should be rehomed to a place without little kids.
There’s two ways: One the u-turn. Just turn and walk away before the full reaction. Usually there’s a sign like tenseness or a wrinkled forehead or ear position, scruff. Never let the full reaction happen. You can also build up to just using “watch me”. This teaches dogs the power of choice: they don’t have to look, they don’t have to go to the stressor. They can make a better choice. Two: every time you see the Jack Russel give all the rewards. Whatever your dog likes: food, toy, squeaker. Again don’t let the reaction happen. Be upbeat. Be distracting. Literally get in their face but in a silly exciting way “oh who’s that, is that your friend” very upbeat. Associate the stressor with good things. And it makes the stressor a good thing You can do either or both.
Wow, I can't believe Ziggy has become so aggressive! 😳 I really feel for Brendan and Victoria's family. Adjusting a dog's behavior is such a big challenge, especially with a baby in the house. I hope Victoria can help them find the right solution so Ziggy can be the sweet and calm pup he used to be! 🐶❤"
As a parent, I wouldn’t tolerate that dog’s behavior after a few days. I love dogs in general, but my baby’s well-being will always be more important than my dog, and I would never tolerate such bedlam or risk. This couple just made their baby suffer chaos its most important 16 months. Still, it’s great that eventually, the owner’s learned.
@@FR-tb7xh so you’re saying you would get rid of them instead of getting them they help they might need? That’s heartless. Don’t get me wrong, I do believe a child’s safety is important. However, re homing is only best if it’s what is best for everyone involved. It’s always best to find a professional to help you help your furry friend, and preferably before you give birth. It allows you to get stuff in place to keep the baby safe, and help the furry friends feel safe.
@@smartbics2gaming that’s not what I am saying at all! If you read what I wrote, I even said a child’s safety is important. Sometime animals bond with us, and it would be more damaging to the furry ones to just get rid of them instead of working with them to train them. Granted if you can’t train them to be a safe member of your family with children, then of course you should re home, as that would be what’s best for everyone! However, you should always do everything in your power to train any pet to be good neighbors in the home, even if it means getting professional help. I also think you should start training them to be good neighbors towards babies and children the minute you start thinking about having children, and reinforce your bond with your furry ones before any baby or child comes into the picture so they’re less likely to get stressed or jealous and misbehave.
Since they are so smart, it could be resource guarding behavior. Newborns take a lot of time and attention, and I am 100% certain that the dog noticed the change. Whenever the mom touches the baby and picks her up it also triggers Ziggy which is a huge sign of resource guarding. The baby is the one receiving attention, which is a resource, and that's why he's reacting so negatively.
Not really it was just that the dog might not be ready for another person in the family it was stressed out and was anxious to loose ppl itz common in dogs to have anxiety wich shd be treated in a positive way to ensure better bond within humans
You need to turn into the dog and have him focused on you. If he's just walking backwards he's still being rewarded by seeing what he wanted to. Use treats if needed or whatever motivates your dog the most to pay attention to you.
I call my dogs furbabies all the time 🤗 they're both very well mannered and trained! I think it's just a general term people use, but I could see how if you see a lot of people who have bad dogs use it, it can be seen in a negative light
Can that woman finish a sentence without looking at her husband and getting him to finish it. It’s possibly why she’s put up with the dog barking for so long.
Ziggy didn't ask for his life to be turned upside down by a baby, no matter how much the parents wanted it. I hope episodes like this show budding parents how important it is to make sure their pets will be a match with a baby. I've seen too many pets rehomed because they didn't get along with the new baby.
@@knuckleballlady6952 The dog was there first. You can't just abandon your family for your convenience. Pets are your family. They have no voice, and rely on you, very much like a baby. The only spoiled obnoxious one is you.
@@knuckleballlady6952 Spoiled obnoxious dog? Or... Maybe a dog that needs to be trained on how to act with babies! You literally cannot blame an animal for smth it doesn't know.
I'm totally baffled by what can be going on in Ziggy's mind. But knowing his original aggression must still be somewhere inside him, I'd NEVER trust him around the child. Its the shelter or the taxidermist. Anything else leaves a time bomb in the house. You are a miracle, Victoria. But I'd still NEVER trust that dog.
to be fair, not a single dog, even the most well behaved should never be left unsupervised with a baby. And the family actually mentioned they didn’t have a possibility to get help due to lock down. Ziggy is not aggressive, he’s anxious. A lot of work can fix it 🙂 Guidance and correct techniques are the key.
Never get an animal then. Though I'm sure you're a child that doesn't understand the world. Only children say things like "it's the shelter or the taxidermist." You also don't know anxiety from aggression which means you really should never have a dog.
@@margaritapolakova9560In general, a baby shouldn't be left unsupervised anyway. As you said, this isn't even aggression it's just anxiety. If it was aggression they'd have been bit by now. The only time he came close to aggression was when he got picked up while barking which is understandable. All the emotion and adrenaline happening at that moment and you just scoop him up.. yeah anything's likely to happen for even the calmest and friendliest of dogs.
I've always had Labradors because they are wonderful family-friendly dogs. We have a Saint Bernard too now and he is fabulous and gentle with children. These family friendly large breeds do not require special training to interact without aggression. It is their nature. This dog has no place in a home with young children. It can never be trusted.
Every dog can be aggressive, but big, powerful dogs like pitbulls obviously have the potential to do much more damage. It’s only logical for people to be careful around them.
@@AdeeIreyomisome people have no idea about their dogs behaviours. They think if a dog isn't biting the child it is fine. If a dog is sharply barking they are aggressive. I think if people just pretended their little dogs were German Shepard, there would be a lot more understanding.
How can you be so blind? The dog is actively lunging and jumping up at the baby when the mum is carrying her. The intense stare and constant watching of the baby is predatory behavior and a sign of aggression. Just because he hasn't physically attacked her yet doesn't mean the intent isn't there. These are all warning signs, and eventually, that dog would have bitten her. It was only a matter of time.
Whenever a pet 'acts out' it's because their Hoomans are not listening to why they are unhappy. They are unable to speak in words, so they show us in Other ways. Please have a Sense of Awareness, and please correct whatever is upsetting them.
I wouldn't bring a baby to my dogs life for this reason yes I think its really cute when it goes the right way when pets bond with babies but my pets will never have to feel replaced or moved to the side because of a arrival of a baby never!!!
Man I have 3 dogs and our 2 little dogs do nothing but bark at every one that comes through our door and also my corgi does not like me bites me all the time but only me nobody else in my house
That’s awful. He was their baby, and then they replaced him with something that cried and took all their time. Of course he needed some training to deal with that. They should have dealt with it sooner of course.
@@stillwatersfarm8499 It is not a baby. Their baby is their baby. That dog is an animal acting defensive against the baby for just existing. The dog has no rights of seniority. Certainly would never give it a right to behave this way to a baby regardless.
@@briannadickson2884 you don’t seem to have very good reading comprehension. The point of my comment was that they previously treated their dog as their baby, so the dog’s reaction is understandable. The dog is not the villain. The dog is just a dog, and the owners created the problem and need to correct it.
Every parent thinks they have the cutest kids, I know I made two adorable boys that are now fine lookin' young men, but wee baby Faith.... she is adorable! ❤
Both mum and dad were committed and they've got one of the most intelligent dogs so it was a recipe for success.
It’s always so nice when the owners are not defensive or arguing with the professional. They weren’t in denial, they were simply ignorant of what proper training is and were open to learn. These types of episodes are so nice in comparison to arrogant owners who question Victoria and think they know better than her.
That's the most amazing progress ever! I really had my doubts on this one at first. How great it was to see the work pay off rather than having to surrender the dog. Wow. I don't even have a dog yet, but I'm learning every time I watch.
victoria is the BEST dog trainer so calm but can be very assertive when needed for the more diffucult owners.
This family is so focused on Victoria. Perfectly earnest and committed. So refreshing.
Thank you for teaching me to deal with chaotic dogs just from a screen and your content is entertaining yet useful and amazing
Poor boy was so jealous of the baby and now he’s getting attention and feels more understood ❤❤❤❤ so sweet
Oh yes. When you have a dog and a baby you need to give them attention too.
My thoughts in the beginning "Wow.." My thoughts at the end. "WOW!"
😂😂😂 wow
From watching this show, I've never seen so much care and commitment come from a couple or family. 👏
I’m so glad that they didn’t just take him to some shelter instead of working the problem. People think that the only way to train the dog is if you bring someone like Victoria. It takes work, but when you research and put the time into it progress can be amazing. I have a beautiful rescue, she was never socialized as a baby in the shelter, in fact she got beat up on by a couple bigger dogs while still a baby. All of this adds up to a very scared dog with no confidence. She is still such an amazing dog. I have a little boy with autism, he is basically nonverbal and every active with stimms that could be scary to a dog. It has taken time, but she loves him so much, and I still take precautions. I am always there when they interact, and I am able to step in when my girl is giving those cues she needs a break. We are slowly working on dealing with cats, dogs, and squirrels reactivity. He’s great with people, still some jumping up, but we’ve made huge leaps. She’s also with me everyday all day, her den (crate) is her safe place, and I don’t crate her when I leave, it keeps her calmer that way.
At least they're not throwing away the dog, kudos to them. So many dogs end up in shelters in these situations.
YES! I work at a doggy daycare and there was a German Shepard that would come by frequently, the parents never really trained him his whole life. They recently had a baby, dropped the dog off at a shelter, the couple was then told to take him back to buy more time to find him a new home. Unfortunately, they did not find him a home and he was put down :(
Or dead :(
They should value a baby more than a dog. Sad world we live in.
@@briannadickson2884well they wanted to try and help the dog before throwing it away like normal people should you shouldn’t just instant give up if the behavior can be changed
@@briannadickson2884and a shelter would’ve put him down probably for his “aggressive nature” most likely
"After 16 months of hysteria..." had me rollin 🤣
Makes me think he’s resource guarding mom from the baby
Our toy poodle Jack is the identical twins of this dog. As he’s gotten older he’s slowed down a lot. He’s 11 years old and blind in one eye. He’s never bitten anyone or been aggressive. He is constantly knocking over the trash can and pulling out all the trash😐😐
🖤
I might try this with my cat, who my toy poodle won't accept. She has almost the exact same reaction as ziggy but to the cat. Hopefully the same techniques will work, worth a try as keeping them apart is hard work too. I tried a leave it command which works for everything else but not the cat maybe one of those mats is the answer. With the cat it's like she wants to play but is far too rough as the cats very old, she doesn't bite at him but will paw and try to climb on him to aggressively lick his ears. It's just too much for an old cat. Will definitely try some of these techniques though.
Please share progress
We're literally in the same situation as them but its just that the baby hasnt come out yet. Thanks for this as it will guide me and my husband what to do before the baby comes in ❤
Think of it similar to the dog being the older sibling. They start to act up to get attention. For this dog that turned into an obsession with the baby. Look how easily he quit that when they went back to giving him some more attention like he likely got before the baby came. The main thing here was just getting his brain working and thinking rather than just sitting in anxiety mode all day long.
That's trueeee. More enrichment exercise will be needed for him
Make sure you have someone bring something home that smells like the baby before you come home from the hospital, so your pup has a chance to get used to the new smells!
Try Cesar Milan. He’s the best
His little fluffy face 😍
My sisters dog, a standard dacshund does the same thing with my son. And when he is carried she becomes even more maniacal and would try to get his legs. She has known him since the time she came in as a puppy. We dont even take him to my sisters house that much nowadays, and also are very alert and cautious when we do have to.
This is why we test our dogs with children, I encourage children to come say hi to my lab each time he’s just wanted to play which makes them laugh.
Those snuffle mats are fantastic
These are the kind of dogs that think they are the owner and the humans are their pet. Boundaries and respect were not taught to any of them including the parents.
They can't think like humans
Ziggy reminds my so much of my little fluffygirl who I lost 306 days ago. So heartwarming to watch, yet also so heartbreaking too. It looks like Ziggy's going to have the happy life he deserves though 🖤
If Victoria’s videos were mandatory before being a pet owner, there would be a lot more healthy,happier dogs❤❤❤
But I fear not many people would want to get a dog after seeing the work it entails
agreed
Faith is so fluffin’ cute! ❤❤❤❤🥹🥹🥹🥹
I can't believe these parents have let this go on for 18 months!!! For a child that age, having a dog frantically barking at her, pawing at her, jumping up on the parent that is holding her, almost snapping at her - must be traumatizing. Just that kind of constant auditory onslaught of barking would be unsettling for me; I can't imagine what it might be like for a tiny human.
At least they got help give them a break they are learning like we all
They stated the delay was due to the virus related lockdown. They could not get anyone to come in.
@@ggcattt7529 I would never offer up my child's face as a learning opportunity for a dog, no matter how much I loved the animal.
I think you have a seriously skewed view of what "trauma" means.
These are all effective management techniques, but what about the underlying causes for Ziggy's behaviour? Training that only addresses the symptoms and not the causes can only do so much, and usually proves unsuccessful in the long run.
They're not management so much as counter conditioning. They were already doing some management (baby gate) but now they have incompatible behavior (go settle, use snuffle mat) paired with positive conditioning around the baby. We don't need to speculate about his inner motivations if we can change his emotional and arousal state - and Victoria has done both.
@@Jamie-lw1lo I respect your point of view and agree to an extent, but I still believe that trying to understand the inner motivations of any sentient being is our duty as the so-called "superior species" - that's why we have empathy. Changing the behaviour through conditioning is fine, but it's a shallower level of operating, and one I've personally outgrown in my practice.
@@Calistake047I’m not a dog professional or even experienced with dogs but isn’t the dogs inner motivation very obvious to see hence Victoria’s counter conditioning worked a treat? It looks like the dog was the baby of the house getting the parents full attention then along came baby and took all the attention away and became the focus instead. He was probably neglected as it was covid and they would have been solo parenting making it likely he was not walked or enriched and meant to cope with all these negative changes. By training
a) the parents started giving him attention even though the baby was around
b) he got a space to chill (not punishment but something positive - his space)
These finally brought his stress hormones down and calmed him down to the point he can start relaxing and switching his thinking brain on again.
Baby is no longer associated with negative and anxiety provoking emotions so he can now co-exist and even start making friendships with the child.
The underlying emotional trigger was addressed perfectly. Dog looks like he now feels safe on walks and at home and has gone back to his normal self. He also started getting attention again which means the neglect he initially felt went away. Hopefully they manage to be more mindful with any further babies or the behaviour could come back.
When u practice these techniques eventually the dog would feel much safer and included in the family itz just building a better bond between the dog and the dog parent
Fantastic job Victoria ❤❤❤❤
poodles particular toys not in general but most of them dont like small children. They see it as a dog or their competitor.
They can be good with kids, they just need structure & boundaries. They’ve got brains that can’t be left to idle
OMG that is so dangerous for the baby and the family 😮😮
You know it.
I am getting one of those snuffle mats. What a change in that toy poodle, though. They have a notorious reputation for being awful with children.
This is why o don’t trust little dogs, I have seen more antisocial behavior from them then ever demonstrated by a large dog. I’ve had everything from a 150 pound pit bull/lab mix, to a coyote, to a 218 pound mastiff. Put bill lab was my parents’ dog prior to my birth and he bonded with me the moment I came home, he went from sleeping in my parents bed to sleeping under my crib and then my bed. My coyote was 3 when my brother was born and she loved him to pieces. As a toddler my grandmother would tell her it’s time for the baby’s nap and my coyote would lead my brother under the table for a nap. My mastiff was a giant teddy bear, you just had to avoid his tail. The dogs not only loved our cats but all the neighbors’ cats. I can’t imagine living with a dog exhibiting such antisocial behavior.
Toy poodles are great family pets but I recommend getting a toy poodle after a baby is born cause then the toy poodle won't be a problem!
I would think that you would put the dogs somewhere else like you know in another home
That dog should have been rehomed. He obviously isn't suited to living with children.
The dog was not used to the baby so it’s not his fault the dog needs time😒😤
@@corytyler7971 That kid was like 1 by that point.
@@vortex_1336 Dog owners are incapable of reasoning on behalf of human well-being when it's at the disfavor of the dog.
@@lemuhuru Yeah, I've noticed that on these videos. Like,obviously that dog doesn't like small children. It should be rehomed to a place without little kids.
I have a pomeranian who does not get along with the Jack Russell across the street they constantly bark at each other what can I do.
There’s two ways:
One the u-turn. Just turn and walk away before the full reaction. Usually there’s a sign like tenseness or a wrinkled forehead or ear position, scruff. Never let the full reaction happen. You can also build up to just using “watch me”. This teaches dogs the power of choice: they don’t have to look, they don’t have to go to the stressor. They can make a better choice.
Two: every time you see the Jack Russel give all the rewards. Whatever your dog likes: food, toy, squeaker. Again don’t let the reaction happen. Be upbeat. Be distracting. Literally get in their face but in a silly exciting way “oh who’s that, is that your friend” very upbeat. Associate the stressor with good things. And it makes the stressor a good thing
You can do either or both.
Well start with training classes and exercise and establish boundaries and limitations. Hello Cesar
I need to find a trainer for my mini poodle. He bit the eff out of my finger yesterday.
Wow, I can't believe Ziggy has become so aggressive! 😳 I really feel for Brendan and Victoria's family. Adjusting a dog's behavior is such a big challenge, especially with a baby in the house. I hope Victoria can help them find the right solution so Ziggy can be the sweet and calm pup he used to be! 🐶❤"
As a parent, I wouldn’t tolerate that dog’s behavior after a few days. I love dogs in general, but my baby’s well-being will always be more important than my dog, and I would never tolerate such bedlam or risk. This couple just made their baby suffer chaos its most important 16 months. Still, it’s great that eventually, the owner’s learned.
The dog was also suffering the dog was there first before the baby
@@briannahernandez6627 It’s irrelevant whom “got there first!” Seriously, there’s ZERO equivalence!
@@FR-tb7xh so you’re saying you would get rid of them instead of getting them they help they might need? That’s heartless. Don’t get me wrong, I do believe a child’s safety is important. However, re homing is only best if it’s what is best for everyone involved. It’s always best to find a professional to help you help your furry friend, and preferably before you give birth. It allows you to get stuff in place to keep the baby safe, and help the furry friends feel safe.
@@rosie11995 so YOUR saying that you'd rather see something bad happen to the child? despite what you say, it is hell to raise a child.
@@smartbics2gaming that’s not what I am saying at all! If you read what I wrote, I even said a child’s safety is important. Sometime animals bond with us, and it would be more damaging to the furry ones to just get rid of them instead of working with them to train them. Granted if you can’t train them to be a safe member of your family with children, then of course you should re home, as that would be what’s best for everyone! However, you should always do everything in your power to train any pet to be good neighbors in the home, even if it means getting professional help. I also think you should start training them to be good neighbors towards babies and children the minute you start thinking about having children, and reinforce your bond with your furry ones before any baby or child comes into the picture so they’re less likely to get stressed or jealous and misbehave.
Can anyone explain why Ziggy was so intensely fixated on the baby in the first place? Is it jealousy? Protectiveness? I can’t figure it out
Since they are so smart, it could be resource guarding behavior. Newborns take a lot of time and attention, and I am 100% certain that the dog noticed the change.
Whenever the mom touches the baby and picks her up it also triggers Ziggy which is a huge sign of resource guarding. The baby is the one receiving attention, which is a resource, and that's why he's reacting so negatively.
Food makes magics to dogs evry time
When did the baby get knocked on?
was this a case of their dog being jealous of their baby?
Not really it was just that the dog might not be ready for another person in the family it was stressed out and was anxious to loose ppl itz common in dogs to have anxiety wich shd be treated in a positive way to ensure better bond within humans
Ziggy is jalous
I do emergency turn and my dog still turns his body around while walking backwards!
You need to turn into the dog and have him focused on you. If he's just walking backwards he's still being rewarded by seeing what he wanted to. Use treats if needed or whatever motivates your dog the most to pay attention to you.
Aww it's so cute how they dress the baby.
The wheels on the race car go round and round
Maintenant il faut entraîner le bébé 😂😉
It looked to me as if the dog was being safety and security for the baby I never saw the dog touch the baby but then again maybe I missed it
Jealous poodle 🐩 👀 👶🏻
I don't understand why the channel keeps re uploading old episodes??
Am I the only one who realized Faith's mom has the same name is the dog trainer Victoria?
Jealous dog
U cant blame a dog for behaving like that, itz an animal it learns when u teach. The family tought and the beautiful dog learnedd it well
Happy Ending!
That guys voice sounds just like Lee Mack, or maybe I'm watching too much wilty
There's a pretty strong overlap with people who say Fur Baby and those who mishandle animals.
My fur baby is a trained mal/ sheperd mix. There more babies the more energy and time you put into them so nor much overlap
I call my dogs furbabies all the time 🤗 they're both very well mannered and trained! I think it's just a general term people use, but I could see how if you see a lot of people who have bad dogs use it, it can be seen in a negative light
Linguistic correlation with anthropomorphizing animals (a mindset with potential for problems).
@@aureliofont I'm not a psychologist. Is this already an identified combination of symptoms for something?
Ziggy is jealous
Good boy 👦🏻🐶
the baby is sooooo cute omg 🤩 im getting baby fever lol
Can that woman finish a sentence without looking at her husband and getting him to finish it. It’s possibly why she’s put up with the dog barking for so long.
Ziggy zaggy Ziggy zaggy Hoi hoi hoi
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Dog was jealous
These people are so classy. They also didn’t just get rid of the dog.
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Ziggy didn't ask for his life to be turned upside down by a baby, no matter how much the parents wanted it. I hope episodes like this show budding parents how important it is to make sure their pets will be a match with a baby. I've seen too many pets rehomed because they didn't get along with the new baby.
Pets should always be second to babies! If a spoiled obnoxious dog acts like this it should go!
@@knuckleballlady6952 The dog was there first. You can't just abandon your family for your convenience. Pets are your family. They have no voice, and rely on you, very much like a baby. The only spoiled obnoxious one is you.
@@knuckleballlady6952 Spoiled obnoxious dog? Or... Maybe a dog that needs to be trained on how to act with babies! You literally cannot blame an animal for smth it doesn't know.
How's the tramps said once the dog moves in the baby moves in the dog moves out
The baby needs to be rehomed !
Yikes
How do I litter train my 6 month old puppy?
I think it’s better to train it to go to the bathroom outside
I'm totally baffled by what can be going on in Ziggy's mind. But knowing his original aggression must still be somewhere inside him, I'd NEVER trust him around the child.
Its the shelter or the taxidermist. Anything else leaves a time bomb in the house. You are a miracle, Victoria. But I'd still NEVER trust that dog.
I agree. As much as I love my dog, if its shows severe aggression toward my child, I'd have to rehome them with someone who is a better fit.
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to be fair, not a single dog, even the most well behaved should never be left unsupervised with a baby. And the family actually mentioned they didn’t have a possibility to get help due to lock down. Ziggy is not aggressive, he’s anxious. A lot of work can fix it 🙂 Guidance and correct techniques are the key.
Never get an animal then. Though I'm sure you're a child that doesn't understand the world. Only children say things like "it's the shelter or the taxidermist." You also don't know anxiety from aggression which means you really should never have a dog.
@@margaritapolakova9560In general, a baby shouldn't be left unsupervised anyway. As you said, this isn't even aggression it's just anxiety. If it was aggression they'd have been bit by now. The only time he came close to aggression was when he got picked up while barking which is understandable. All the emotion and adrenaline happening at that moment and you just scoop him up.. yeah anything's likely to happen for even the calmest and friendliest of dogs.
I've always had Labradors because they are wonderful family-friendly dogs. We have a Saint Bernard too now and he is fabulous and gentle with children. These family friendly large breeds do not require special training to interact without aggression. It is their nature. This dog has no place in a home with young children. It can never be trusted.
I could get ol' Ziggy to act right on one day. They are sparing the rod and that the problem😂😂😂
AND THEY SAY PITBULLS ARE KILLERS, OMG!!
As a pitbull owner, just no. An aggressive 25lb poodle is not in the same league as an aggressive 75lb pit.
Well they are. Or at least can be very easily without proper training, and barely anyone trains them properly.
Every dog can be aggressive, but big, powerful dogs like pitbulls obviously have the potential to do much more damage. It’s only logical for people to be careful around them.
This title is a bit misleading since the dog wasn't even aggressive or even attacked the child.
you dont call that aggressive?
@@AdeeIreyomisome people have no idea about their dogs behaviours. They think if a dog isn't biting the child it is fine. If a dog is sharply barking they are aggressive.
I think if people just pretended their little dogs were German Shepard, there would be a lot more understanding.
This dog should not be in a home with young children. It cannot be trusted regardless of how much training.
How can you be so blind? The dog is actively lunging and jumping up at the baby when the mum is carrying her.
The intense stare and constant watching of the baby is predatory behavior and a sign of aggression. Just because he hasn't physically attacked her yet doesn't mean the intent isn't there.
These are all warning signs, and eventually, that dog would have bitten her. It was only a matter of time.
_A lot_ of these videos are _inaccurately titled._
the dog is jealous not the baby no more
The poor dog fealt left out and turned aggressive it's thir fath not the dogs
thats what happend of you spoil the dog.stop treat dog like human baby so they not aggresive to human baby
I dont wanna live a lie lie (finish)
Get rid of the nuisance either pick your child or that terrible dog.
Whenever a pet 'acts out' it's because their Hoomans are not listening to why they are unhappy.
They are unable to speak in words, so they show us in Other ways.
Please have a Sense of Awareness, and please correct whatever is upsetting them.
I wouldn't bring a baby to my dogs life for this reason yes I think its really cute when it goes the right way when pets bond with babies but my pets will never have to feel replaced or moved to the side because of a arrival of a baby never!!!
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Horrible who doesn’t put their child first?!!!
Man I have 3 dogs and our 2 little dogs do nothing but bark at every one that comes through our door and also my corgi does not like me bites me all the time but only me nobody else in my house
So, why didn't they get Ziggy buttons, so that he could tell them what was wrong???
Maybe the baby has bad vibes 🤣🤣🤭🤭 just kidding
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Dog would be gone day 1🤨
I hope you own no animals in your family then 😢 go and take a look in shelters
That’s awful. He was their baby, and then they replaced him with something that cried and took all their time. Of course he needed some training to deal with that. They should have dealt with it sooner of course.
@@stillwatersfarm8499 It is not a baby. Their baby is their baby. That dog is an animal acting defensive against the baby for just existing.
The dog has no rights of seniority. Certainly would never give it a right to behave this way to a baby regardless.
@@briannadickson2884 you don’t seem to have very good reading comprehension. The point of my comment was that they previously treated their dog as their baby, so the dog’s reaction is understandable. The dog is not the villain. The dog is just a dog, and the owners created the problem and need to correct it.
Could it be that Ziggy was also sensing some kind of underlying medical issue in faith?
Should be recaptioned..."parents allow toddler to chase dog and dog predictably defends itself"
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Wondering soldier 35
They should have their kid removed. No way this is responsible parenting.
Easy fix with E collar
Maybe he needs drugs
Every parent thinks they have the cutest kids, I know I made two adorable boys that are now fine lookin' young men, but wee baby Faith.... she is adorable! ❤
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