How to keep children safe around pets?
Kiley Kutch
2025-07-29 16:12:25
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Children should never be left unsupervised with any dog, whether at home or out on a walk – regardless of the breed or how well they know them. Teach your children to respect your dog’s physical and emotional welfare. They shouldn’t tease your dog, pull their fur or tail, or take their food away from them. Always make sure your dog has a safe area where they can have some quiet time alone away from the children. Children should never approach a sleeping, eating, unwell or tired dog. Teach them these simple rules to help keep your children safe: Always ask the owner before approaching, stroking or playing with a dog. Never rush up to a dog, be calm and make slow movements so you don’t frighten him. Hold out your hand and let him come to you. If he doesn’t want to come, leave him alone. Don’t stare directly into a dog’s eyes. If a dog growls at you or seems aggressive, stay calm and slowly walk away. If a dog is eating, drinking, sleeping or tied up, you should leave him alone.
Seth Stark
2025-07-24 10:09:30
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Never leave your child alone in the same room as a dog, even your own. Teach your child not to approach dogs when they’re: Eating or having a treat Have a toy or something else they really like Sleeping Unwell, injured or tired Blind or deaf. Teach your child to be kind and polite to dogs. Don’t let your child climb on dogs, pull their ears or do anything you wouldn’t allow them to do to another child. Supervise your child when they’re with your dog – if your dog looks unhappy, let them go somewhere they feel safe and happy. Don’t allow your child to approach a dog they don’t know, such as when you’re out in the park. Teach your child to leave your dog alone when they’re in a private spot. Give your dog a cosy spot in a quiet room where they can have their own space.
Velda Spinka
2025-07-13 22:35:46
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Stay with your child. It’s important that an adult supervises your toddler or child when they are around pets. Never leave your child alone with a pet, even your own. Set some rules. Teach your child not to approach pets when they are eating, sleeping, unwell or tired. Give your pet a safe space. This can be a place for your pet to retreat to when they need. Children’s behaviour can tire pets out, so allow them to have time to rest quietly. Be gentle and calm. Some children love to hug and kiss animals, just like they would to humans. But this sort of behaviour can sometimes cause pets to become worried or angry. Do not let your child climb on them or pull their ears or tail. Remind your child not to shout when around animals. Read your pets communication and body language. Learning to understand your pet's behaviour can help you to know how they are feeling, such as relaxed, happy or frightened.
Gordon Fadel
2025-07-13 20:54:12
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Watching, listening, and staying close while children and dogs are together is crucial. Intervene when you see anything unsafe, or if a dog or child looks uncomfortable. Ask a child to stop if they’re doing something that could be worrying a dog and explain how it might be making the dog feel. If anyone needs some space, or you are likely to be preoccupied or distracted, separate the children and dogs. Ways to separate: Lure dogs away with treats or toys Give children and dogs games or activities to keep them busy separately. If a dog bite happens, separate the child and dog. The best way to prevent a bite is to spot the warning signs before anything happens.
Caden Glover
2025-07-13 19:59:27
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Making sure your young child knows how to behave around your dog and others will help to keep them safe. Encouraging gentle interaction from your child is important; no pulling, grabbing, hurting or sitting on your dog. Ensure that your toddler doesn’t attempt to snatch your dog’s toys. If the dog takes an item belonging to the toddler encourage him to exchange it for another toy or treat. Avoid your child wandering around with food or allowing your dog to beg at meal times. Never allow your child to approach a strange dog. Supervise your toddler during doggy play time, as there is a higher risk of them being knocked over. Keep your toddler safe in their pushchair by teaching your dog to walk calmly on a lead next to you, never tie the lead to the pram. Avoid busy dog parks that may excite your dog or put your toddler at risk. Remember every dog is an individual.
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