Meet Ranger :) And a question about getting family used to new pup

[Jen D]

After a long process and lots of worries about our son's allergies, we have gone for it and picked up our new puppy, Ranger, yesterday. YAY!!!!

So far he has been amazingly good - he went right to the door and scratched to go outside. No accidents at all yet. His first night was a little rough (woke to go out at 1, 2, and 4) but he is a total sweetheart.

So far our son seems fine though we are keeping a close eye on him.

So, question, our son seems afraid of the puppy. I think he got a little nip and it freaked him out. He has some language delays so it's hard for me to explain how to act around a puppy. He is instinctively pulling away and running when the pup gets near him. I'm hovering very close and controlling Ranger so he doesn't get a chance to nip again, but I'm wondering if anyone has some idea for how to make our son fell more confident around the new puppy?

Thanks!!

[Cindy and Olive (Ollie)]

That's cool, sounds like he is on his way... :) does he know the hand signal for sit?
It can be overwhelming as mom, trying to teach not only the puppy but everyone else in the house to follow the 'plan.' Just know that it is SO worth it - eventually Rippley mellowed into this amazing dog - everything I wanted for my sons, and he has made our family healthier and happier. There was a moment recently I stood back and was like, WOW - all four of us on the floor with the dog, calmly laughing, petting him, chatting... Good stuff!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

We had our Nephews here when AnnaBelle was little.  They were just in town on a visit so they weren't around the girls a lot.  Obviously kids want to run and be rowdy, that is what they do.  We had to teach them to walk slowly, not run.  The 3 year old was so funny because he took it literally.  He walked across the room at the pace of a snail. on his tippy toes.  Both girls just calmly followed behind him.  I did the same with my Niece at 3 when she would stay with us.  You have to walk, not run.  You could also teach your son to have a toy that he can put in the dogs mouth to keep him from nipping.