Help With Puppy Letter To Parents..Xl Breed

[Cradle2crayons]

Everything I said was about my male dog - the 90lb bullmastiff mix - except for the part about my female dachshund mix never getting out. LOL She is 7lbs so they are way different in size.

Lol my weenie dog is 14 lbs and can jump a child gate. As a matter of fact, he just jumped the child gate to my bathroom where the kittens are. Me and my kids were sitting in there while they were eating their canned food and shorty just HAD to get in there so over the top he went right into my lap .

[Familycare71]

As far as explaining why I too keep all of my dogs separate from the kids in my care, I always explain it's to protect my dogs because far too many children don't know how to properly approach and handle them.

It's an across the board rule that protects me and my dogs liability wise.

I do the exact same thing for the same reasons! Nothing to do with my dogs being dangerous... Everything to do with the dck not being kind! And a dog is still an animal!!

[Familycare71]

Jmho, I wouldn't offer to let potential families meet pup or your dog.

I don't offer that as part of my interview process anymore than I'd let them poke and prod my own children.

If the dogs will not come into contact with anyone they are none of a mere visitor's concern.

Amen!!! I do say I have dogs in case of allergies but that they do not interact with the dck... I have had more families upset my dogs aren't with their kids than the other way around.

[Familycare71]

I'd take a bull mastiff around my kids than a jack russle any day!!!

[Cradle2crayons]

I'd take a bull mastiff around my kids than a jack russle any day!!!

Any typical jack russel mix.... Maybe...l but not my Roxie ... She got the best part of both breeds. And none of the negative. Thank goodness.

My daughter picked her when she was two years old. The psychologist said she needed a therapy dog. In comes Roxie. Not three months later, she took a snakebite that was meant for my daughter. We lived smack dab in the middle of a rather large city. I was not three feet away. She survived. She's certified. My daughter is alive because of her.

Fast forward now 8 years. I'd trade my husband for this dog. And the difference she's made in the life of my daughter and every other person or child she comes into contact with.

My mom got a full blooded jack russel one time years ago. Oh . My. Gosh. She couldn't handle him and had to rehome him for everyone's sanity. Wasn't a bad dog was just so HYPER.

Roxie got the awesome benefits of the rat terrier parts and is an excellent hunter. She actually high hops like a deer. She loves to chase deer too as a matter of fact. She is very small like the terrier mixes. She got none of the hyper of the jack Russell part of her lineage.

She also loves to ride mowers and four wheelers and anything that moves. The kids ride her in the wagon for HOURS on end. She loves to ride on the outside toy baby stroller too. When my dauber was little she would snap her in the pretend baby swing and Roxie would sit there dutifully with a baby bib on and never move.

Of course, I've never allowed any child to hurt her and for that she is not scared of any child. I don't allow any child to pick her up other than my daughter ever. Same goes with my weenie dog.

If I get a new family ill put shorty in my bedroom at drop off and pick up for a few weeks just to minimize the barking, and then after about twenty minutes I let him out and he greets the kids with slobber.

Flame me if you want, but its true. He's also excellent at cleaning up crumbs on the floor .

[Willow]

Amen!!! I do say I have dogs in case of allergies but that they do not interact with the dck... I have had more families upset my dogs aren't with their kids than the other way around.

Same here.......I always get the "but my kid LOOOOoooooVES dogs! She rides the one at her grandmas like a horsey, does it's hair with barbie brushes and clips, dresses it up in dolly clothes and they are just wonderful together!" If I say it's ok would you make an exception for her??!

What I want to say is - domesticated or not dogs are still just animals, ***not children's toys*** I don't believe in subjecting mine to crap like that and frankly you should be counting your lucky stars the dog is as tolerant as it is to put up with that ridiculousness, most aren't and should never be expected to be. They deserve far better. Buy your kid a stuffed animal and teach her to leave the poor thing in peace or at least learn how to play and interact with it properly.

Instead what I always say is simply - No

[WImom]

Heard back from DC Insurance and no additional charges, the english mastiff wasn't on their prohibited list. Licensing said it was okay too, I just needed to inform parents in writing and add to insurance.

[Blackcat31]

Heard back from DC Insurance and no additional charges, the english mastiff wasn't on their prohibited list. Licensing said it was okay too, I just needed to inform parents in writing and add to insurance.

I want to see pictures when you get him/her!

[WImom]

Thanks, will do!! She is 7 weeks now so I should be getting her in June.

[WImom]

Just wanted to post a picture our English Mastiff puppy per request. Her name is Zoe and she is 12 weeks and we've had her for 2 weeks now. It's going good, she LOVES kids. No one left either. Everyone says they can't believe how calm she is for a puppy. I am keeping her in a crate out of the daycare during the day but having my hubby take her outside during pick up some days so she can have some socialization with the kids/parents.

[NeedaVaca]

Oh my gosh! How CUTE!!

[Lyss]

So cute!

[Blackcat31]

Just wanted to post a picture our English Mastiff puppy per request. Her name is Zoe and she is 12 weeks and we've had her for 2 weeks now. It's going good, she LOVES kids. No one left either. Everyone says they can't believe how calm she is for a puppy. I am keeping her in a crate out of the daycare during the day but having my hubby take her outside during pick up some days so she can have some socialization with the kids/parents.

Oh my goodness!! Could she be any cuter?!?! lovethis lovethis

[Familycare71]

As far as explaining why I too keep all of my dogs separate from the kids in my care, I always explain it's to protect my dogs because far too many children don't know how to properly approach and handle them.

It's an across the board rule that protects me and my dogs liability wise.

I have five dogs and this is exactly why they aren't with the daycare kids... When I interview usually they hear the dogs and I say: yes I have dogs but they don't interact with the kids except for the occasional walk. I've never had people be concerned about what breed they are and most are disappointed the dogs won't be with the kids-

[Familycare71]

Any typical jack russel mix.... Maybe...l but not my Roxie ... She got the best part of both breeds. And none of the negative. Thank goodness.

My daughter picked her when she was two years old. The psychologist said she needed a therapy dog. In comes Roxie. Not three months later, she took a snakebite that was meant for my daughter. We lived smack dab in the middle of a rather large city. I was not three feet away. She survived. She's certified. My daughter is alive because of her.

Fast forward now 8 years. I'd trade my husband for this dog. And the difference she's made in the life of my daughter and every other person or child she comes into contact with.

My mom got a full blooded jack russel one time years ago. Oh . My. Gosh. She couldn't handle him and had to rehome him for everyone's sanity. Wasn't a bad dog was just so HYPER.

Roxie got the awesome benefits of the rat terrier parts and is an excellent hunter. She actually high hops like a deer. She loves to chase deer too as a matter of fact. She is very small like the terrier mixes. She got none of the hyper of the jack Russell part of her lineage.

She also loves to ride mowers and four wheelers and anything that moves. The kids ride her in the wagon for HOURS on end. She loves to ride on the outside toy baby stroller too. When my dauber was little she would snap her in the pretend baby swing and Roxie would sit there dutifully with a baby bib on and never move.

Of course, I've never allowed any child to hurt her and for that she is not scared of any child. I don't allow any child to pick her up other than my daughter ever. Same goes with my weenie dog.

If I get a new family ill put shorty in my bedroom at drop off and pick up for a few weeks just to minimize the barking, and then after about twenty minutes I let him out and he greets the kids with slobber.

Flame me if you want, but its true. He's also excellent at cleaning up crumbs on the floor .

That is a very good example of breed vs personality in any dog! I am so glad you have such a wonderful dog and its fantastic that she helps with your daughter! When you find a dog like that- that fits into your family so well it is such a blessing!! Give roxy a treat from me . I love great dog stories so thanks for sharing!