Hi Parents, A little reminder…dogs in general do not enjoy getting big bear hugs. [Read more…] about Teach Kids NO Dog Hugs
parenting tip on kids and dogs
Kids And Dogs: Eating In Peace
This photo always makes me shutter. There are so many potential negative outcomes from allowing little children (really anyone of any age) to be hovering over a dog while eating…adding to that having little hands intruding on a dog’s resource by reaching into the bowl from which the dog is eating. This can make a dog extremely uncomfortable and untrusting of little people and little hands nearby while with a valued resource such as food or a toy…and compounding the issue, children and infants typically do not understand or heed dog body language. Parents may not realize trouble is brewing either. And there is only so much any dog will tolerate before needing to escalate from tight body muscles to a low growl to worse.
No Wild And Crazy Around Dogs
Parents, please do your part to help your child and your dog’s relationship to succeed. Teach your children that the place to be wild and crazy is away from your dog (and unknown dogs). If your dog (or a loose or leashed unknown dog) becomes overly aroused, movement will keep that arousal curve moving forward. Kids should be taught how to stand still and be a tree with their hands under their armpits to lower the dog’s arousal. [Read more…] about No Wild And Crazy Around Dogs