Advice from Your Lewisville Pet Sitter

Are your children really safe around your dog? Do they know proper puppy etiquette? Many parents tell me that their dogs are so sweet that they wouldn't hurt a fly, but we all have our limits. Even well meaning dogs can accidentally hurt a child. I have heard too many horror stories of dogs getting in trouble with the law because they hurt a child. I have also had people coming to me for help rehoming a dog because of problems with young children. The fact that toddlers are low to the ground, makes it more likely for them to get bit in the face if a dog gets irritated. The most common problem I have heard of is children reaching out to pick up a dog's toy and the dog getting mad. Another issue when children continue to play rough and dogs just get tired of it. Many times puppies who just want to play might mouth with their sharp teeth (please do not allow your pups to do this to you because it isn't cute as they get older)  or a puppy might accidentally knock a child down. It is very important to teach our kids how to avoid these situations before something happens. I am happy to help with ideas and suggestions if you need them!