January 2, 2019
Our Lab puppies for sale make great furry family members and they are one of the most kid friendly dogs of them all. Here are some basic, yet useful and practical tips, regarding the transition of getting pup and kid acquainted safely.
Creating a peaceful and private meal environment for your pup will go a long way. This will actually discourage food aggression. This will also enhance your dog’s meal enjoyment as he won’t be stressed looking for the kid coming its way!
Something innocent can turn bad in a matter of seconds. If a small child is involved, the pet nor the child will be able to tell what happened! Leaving children alone with a dog takes quite a while to develop trust – years so just don’t do it.
Rough play and wrestling should, however, be discouraged. Whether your puppy is large or small, rough play sends mixed signals to dogs. Those signals could be misconstrued as aggression or even worse, escalate to aggression.
Overwhelmingly, most children are not bitten by their own dog, but rather by one of a family member, friend, or another dog. For instance, most dogs will tolerate sounds, play, and interaction from his own family, but a new kid suddenly appearing can be bothersome. If you are visiting a friend that has a dog, you should visit before your child. You want to get a good assessment of the dog’s size and temperament. If all is well and to your liking and comfort, you should feel okay with bringing your kid around the dog.
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