How do I teach my child to interact with dogs?
Cory Block
2025-05-28 04:03:12
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Children need to learn how to properly interact with the new dog so that the transition will be as smooth as possible for everyone. Give the dog space. An excited child can easily overwhelm a dog before he's comfortable accepting the attention. Let the dog sniff around his new digs undisturbed to get the lay of the land. Let the dog initiate interaction. If the dog's homecoming is his first meeting with your child, tell her to stand still and hold out a closed fist for the dog to sniff. If the dog is accepting, the child can then pet him. Perhaps even more important is explaining to your child what not to do with any dog, new or otherwise. Certain behaviors should be avoided to prevent stress and potential injury to both the dog and child. Explain the following rules to your kids: Don't hug or squeeze the dog. Don't tease him. Don't run and shout. Don't ride him or play rough. Never disturb an eating or sleeping dog.
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