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You may also consider talking to your vet about mood calming medications until your little one realizes they are safe and protected. I agree that poodles are awesome breed and but they sure can do damage to you with the jaws they have. We put are Terrier hound mix on Prozac after 4 or more attacks on our newest pack member, one of which led to stitches. The Prozac has allowed to not feel is possessive or aggressive over possessions and people. Her being calmer has a loud Belle to establish her position in the pack. I’m hoping to take Bindi off of the Prozac in the next 3 to 4 months now that they have established their pecking order. Took the edge off of Bindi without making her a zombie puppy so now the girls know each other much better. It’s just a suggestion, especially with your son being attacked as well.
We live in the country as well and have hardwood floors with area rugs and Runner rugs. Unfortunately, the dogs, like us, can get their paws caught up under the rug doing damage to themselves. I’ve missed carpeting only because of our babies. They can’t play tug as well because they can’t get a grip unless they’re on an area rug which you then have to try and straighten out after it’s been tugged into you. Our excitable Terrier hound mix has gotten her paw caught under the runner rugs multiple times while playing fetch. She’s bruised up her front legs quite often.
Our latest rescue has arthritis build up in her back legs. The hardwood is very difficult for her to stand up on from a sitting or laying position. She can’t get the right traction under her front legs to pull her back legs up.
It may be your last choice but it may be the best choice for your fur babies. Especially since they’re getting older.
Toledo, United States.
