Scared of daughter

I really need some advice.  My daughter's steer is afraid of her.  I've seen calves and cows afraid of kids before, but usually in time they overcome their fear if the kids are around them a lot. This steer will let my daughter wash him and blow dry him, but when I lead the calf outside so my daughter can lead him, the steer will make one quick jerk with his head and pull away from her.  I have tied him to a gate and the calf lets my daughter scratch and rub all over him.  We have been doing this for a month and he just won't let her lead him.  Please tell me if you have any suggestions.

He isn't afraid of her - he knows he can get away with it and he's taking full advantage of it.  I would suggest maybe a 20x20 foot pen with about 15 feet of rope and try leading him in that pen.  If the steer takes off, play out some rope and then haul him back in.  After about 20 times he will see the futility in it.  Then don't let her lead him outside where he can get away until he gets over himself.  Be careful that she can handle the extra rope without getting tangled up in it, or just don't do it if she can't be safe about it.

Also, maybe try getting some treats like range cake or cubes.  My kid can get his cattle to do things they normally resist by using treats.  Have to be careful though, because they get to expecting treats and can get overbearing the other way trying to knock a kid down looking for the treat if they can smell it in their pockets.

What other kind of treats do show cattle like to eat?

We just keep a 50 lb. sack of alfalfa cubes around.  One bag lasts for 2 or 3 years.  Haven't tried it, but probably some of the horse treats would work too.

Try double haltering it.  Your daughter on the show side and you on the other. 

Do the long lead thing, stand in the middle, let calf go where it wants.  When it stops, hold lead till it provides slack.  Release.  Repeat over and over and over. Do this on both sides. The other thing to do is walk where the calf has to tip his head to see you when you are slightly behind.  Keep focusing on what it takes to get his front feet moving to come to you. Release. Repeat 1000 times. Pretty soon they will be next to you and mirror your steps so that you can change the direction of their feet in mid air because you are not too far ahead (tugging) or too far behind, them leading you.


Also, by lowering expectations, it will take the pressure off your child, which is probably the biggest issue at this point.