Training dogs to deal safely with children

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Training dogs to deal safely with children.

A very important question, because safe interactions between children and dogs are what every dog-loving parent wants. So you must know everything about dog bite prevention. Better than leaving young children alone with dogs.

Your child may have interacted with some dogs before. But we want every child to learn how to handle dogs, but this is not always the case. Because some don't have a dog at home, or they may not have much interaction with dogs, or just don't follow the rules.

Unfortunately, without dog training, children may not know how to behave properly to keep them safe. Dog owners can learn and train their dogs to safely interact with children.

Ask the children to approach slowly

If you see children, remind them to never approach your dog without permission. They should always ask a parent first, then the dog's owner. You can also teach them not to run towards the dog and go slowly.

No one should violate a dog's private area. But allow the dog to be close to the child, but not to the dog's face. And let the dog breathe the child. Incline to dog level if needed (mainly with young dogs).

Know when to say no

If the child requests this, it is okay not to be allowed to take your dog. But they must learn not to approach a dog when he appears anxious, tense, or frightened. You can find out by looking at appeasement signals or reading a dog's body language.

Children should avoid approaching the dog when he is eating or chewing a toy or when playing. Also, you should avoid approaching sleeping dogs because they can wake up.

Teaching children proper handling of the dog

As the owner of the dog, you are responsible for teaching the children (whether you have children or a visitor) appropriate ways to deal with your pets. Start by gently petting the dog's chin or chest.

Gentle doodling and rubbing are also good, but avoid getting his hands on the dog's face and head. If the dog accepts the gentle scratching / softening of the chest, explain to the child that he can play gently with the dog by gently scratching the neck and back.

But it should be in the direction of the hair and not in the opposite direction.

Make sure to stop the petting if your dog backs down, bites, grumbling, or shows angry signals or frightening body language.

Enforce good behavior with dogs

Whether you are a new dog owner or an experienced owner, it is always helpful to remember some good general rules you can practice to keep your dog and children safe.

If you have children meeting your dog for the first time, it can be helpful to know a few basic rules before sitting down with your dog.

Making sure everyone understands the basic rules for handling dogs will help you keep your children safe. And remove the dog from unsafe situations.

Do not pull on the dog's ears or tail.

Do not hold a dog's feet.

Avoid hugging dogs. As this makes many dogs uncomfortable. If the dog feels threatened enough to bite, your head is dangerously close (the "biting area").

Avoid placing your face close to the dog's face.

Avoid running in front of dogs. Because this might trigger her predation instinct. Don't forget, most dogs have some predatory instinct (some are more than others).

Avoid shouting or noise around dogs. Excessive noise can frighten or excite some dogs and may disturb others.

Dog training problems to safely handle children

A common problem with dog owners is that they expect their dogs to automatically accept children. But with proper training and patience, this is likely to be achieved, but for the sake of everyone's health and safety, don't rush.

Make sure the rules are clear with the kids so that they don't surprise the dog. Since many dogs are food-motivated, be clear about spots for children to eat and how to eat near their dog.

• Babies are very short, so it can be tempting for a dog to have food close to its standard.
• The dog may innocently try to grab the food but it can frighten children when he does so.
• If your dog is not handling well to children (and cannot be avoided) then it may be helpful to work with a dog behavior specialist.
• These professionals can help come up with a custom business plan that can help make peace between your dog and the children.
• But until this plan is implemented, do not leave your dog alone with the children.