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Late 80s Hokie
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Our dog is/was like that with our kids. I'm #1 in the household to him,

without a doubt. In many ways, he had little to no respect for my son when my son was younger and smaller. BUT If my son and I were playing around, slap fighting, horseplay, etc., that dog would come running in and be very mad at me, not my son. At this point though, the dog is too old and too slow to really care about it anymore.
Posted: 03/31/2026 at 10:29 AM ET
(In response to this post by Coach McGuirk)

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Our rescue Pittie has become reactive, guarding my wife and son
WestyHokie • 03/31/26 09:15 AM ET
He believes he is in charge. He needs some real training to break this
Hokebury • 03/31/26 01:15 PM ET
Rescues Pit Bull. Is surprised when it acts like a Pit Bull.
VTFinance10 • 03/31/26 11:46 AM ET
I used to think like you **
WestyHokie • 03/31/26 01:01 PM ET
Have tried giving him treats? Start by tossing a treat...
vthhhi • 03/31/26 11:26 AM ET
Oh yeah, treats galore... it has little effect on the guarding
WestyHokie • 03/31/26 01:00 PM ET
Great idea. Much better than
Coach McGuirk • 03/31/26 12:53 PM ET
Been there, but probably not quite as severe.
MP4VT2004 • 03/31/26 10:52 AM ET
Yeah, it's not fun..: for 2 weeks or so he was great, and then...
WestyHokie • 03/31/26 01:10 PM ET
Yeah if I'd had my way we would have taken ours back. Good luck.**
MP4VT2004 • 03/31/26 04:07 PM ET
that doesn't sound good, good luck
JoesterVT • 03/31/26 09:50 AM ET
What is a Pittie?**
133921Hokie • 03/31/26 09:36 AM ET
About 2-3 pounds. Wait, that's a henway!**
TomTurkey • 03/31/26 11:52 AM ET
Mr T said “I pittie the fool!!!”**
Tuckahokie • 03/31/26 11:42 AM ET
A pittie by any other name...is just as mean. **
TomTurkey • 03/31/26 11:53 AM ET
A softer, kinder way of saying Pit Bull? =)
Coach McGuirk • 03/31/26 09:46 AM ET
papillon?**
`lag • 03/31/26 10:29 AM ET
Yes. Beautiful dogs, I must say.**
Coach McGuirk • 03/31/26 10:49 AM ET
Our dog is/was like that with our kids. I'm #1 in the household to him, ◄
Late 80s Hokie • 03/31/26 10:29 AM ET