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The information found here, is designed to help parents learn how to create, and maintain successful dogs/kids (of any age!) households. While there can be exceptions, most problems can be prevented, and overcome.
Way too many family dogs end up losing their homes, and often times their lives because things have not gone well with children in the home. Sadly, the dog is almost always blamed and labeled as "unpredictable", "bit without warning", "dominant", etc.
The truth is, these labels are completely inaccurate, and supremely unfair to the dog. Dogs "talk" to us through body language, not words, and believe it or not, dog bites do not happen "without warning". The articles below will help you understand how the dog gave plenty of warnings...that no one recognized.
Parents must accept responsibility for the health of the relationship between their kid/s and their dog by educating themselves first. The situation calls for your commitment to keep the entire family together and happy, including your canine family member. Respecting your dogs perspective is a must, and will make the difference between success, or failure!
77% of dog bites to kids are from the family dog, or a friends dog! PLEASE, if you have kids click http://stopthe77.com watch the video, and get serious about educating yourself to protect your kid/s, AND dogs.
77% of dog bites to kids are from the family dog, or a friends dog! PLEASE, if you have kids click http://stopthe77.com watch the video, and get serious about educating yourself to protect your kid/s, AND the family dog or puppy.
This link http://www.doggonesafe.com/Baby_Grows_Up includes videos of exceptionally tolerant dogs being forced to "tolerate" way too much from the kids. This is how bites happen, and it's not the dogs fault. Parents, you must be fair and realistic about what you expect the dog to put up with from the kids.
Is it ok for our dog to lick the baby? Probably not. Click here for more:
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Dogs and Toddler-aged kids...
It is very common for dogs to become uncomfortable and anxious when babies become toddlers. Their odd movements and advances can cause stress for your dog. This section provides you with everything you need to know to help your dog through it, and keep everyone safe throughout this stage.
Start by tuning in to this excellent, FREE webinar by well-known dogs and babies/kids expert Jennifer Shryock, B.A., CDBC, founder of Family Paws Parent Education http://www.trainyourdogmonth.com/events/webinars/05/ Jennifer is one of the foremost experts on the subject, and is a mother to both kids and dogs herself. This FREE webinar covers everything you need to know!
More on the subject of parental responsibility, and keeping your dog's perspective in mind too:
77% of dog bites to kids are from the family dog, or a friends dog! PLEASE, if you have kids click http://stopthe77.com watch the video, and get serious about educating yourself to protect your kid/s, AND the family dog or puppy.
Unwanted attention and handling e.g., picking up the dog/puppy, carrying him/her around, hugs, kisses, petting and/or snuggling (especially when the dog is resting or sleeping) are all very common reasons that problems between dogs and kids develop. It's important to realize (and to help your kids understand!) that this kind of handling should only be done with their stuffed animals - not the family dog (or puppy!) Here's a great video of children demonstrating how they know whether the dog wants their attention and petting - or not. A must see for parents, with kids of any age! http://familypaws.blogspot.com/2008/06/does-dog-ask-for-more-attention.html
This link http://www.doggonesafe.com/Baby_Grows_Up includes videos of exceptionally tolerant dogs being forced to 'tolerate' way too much from the kids! This is how bites happen, and it's not your dog's fault. Parents, you must be fair and realistic about what you expect the dog to put up with from the kids!
The most critical component for creating healthy relationships between a child and the family dog, is for parents to make sure that interactions are appropriate for both child and dog; the dog's experience with a child must be relaxed and happy. Do not assume that your dog "likes" what is happening just because he's not growling, snarling, or snapping.
Active supervision by parents to prevent problems from developing - or continuing - between is required for a successful dogs and kids household! Click this link to read more about the different 'types' of supervision to see if you're really doing the best you can to promote success between your dog and child - often times there's a lot more that parent's can (and should) do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI-wXyGA1rs
This link http://www.doggonesafe.com/Baby_Grows_Up includes videos of exceptionally tolerant dogs being forced to "tolerate" way too much from the kids. This is how bites happen, and it's not the dogs fault. Parents, you must be fair and realistic about what you expect the dog to put up with from the kids.
77% of dog bites to kids are from the family dog, or a friends dog! PLEASE, if you have kids click http://stopthe77.com watch the video, and get serious about educating yourself to protect your kid/s, AND the family dog or puppy.
Teach your children that relationships are always 2-sided, starting with the family dog. Kids need to learn at an early age, how to respect a dogs likes and dislikes, especially when it comes to "showing affection".
Your kids showing the dog "love and affection" through hugs and kisses? Don't allow it! Read this link for more: http://yourdogsfriend.org/life-with-dogs/children-dogs/
77% of dog bites to kids are from the family dog, or a friends dog! PLEASE, if you have kids click http://stopthe77.com watch the video, and get serious about educating yourself to protect your kid/s, AND dogs.
Unwanted attention and handling e.g., picking up the dog/puppy, carrying him/her around, hugs, kisses, petting and/or snuggling (especially when the dog is resting or sleeping) are all very common reasons that problems between dogs and kids develop. It's important to realize (and to help your kids understand!) that this kind of handling should only be done with their stuffed animals - not the family dog! Here's a great video of children demonstrating how they know whether the dog wants their attention and petting - or not. A must see for parents, and kids! http://familypaws.blogspot.com/2008/06/does-dog-ask-for-more-attention.html
The Curse of "the good dog"
77% of dog bites to kids are from the family dog, or a friends dog! PLEASE, if you have kids click http://stopthe77.com watch the video, and get serious about educating yourself to protect your kid/s, AND dogs.
Unwanted attention and handling e.g., picking up the dog/puppy, carrying him/her around, hugs, kisses, petting and/or snuggling (especially when the dog is resting or sleeping) are all very common reasons that problems between dogs and kids develop. It's important to realize (and to help your kids understand!) that this kind of handling should only be done with their stuffed animals - not the family dog! Here's a great video of children demonstrating how they know whether the dog wants their attention and petting - or not. A must see for parents, and kids! http://familypaws.blogspot.com/2008/06/does-dog-ask-for-more-attention.html
The link below was sent to us by a girl named Catie, who is a member of the Westwood Youth Group. Although a child herself, she believes that kids should know how to stay safe around dogs, so she sent us a link that included the following tutorial for kids (and adults too!) on dog bite prevention and safety from the University of Illinois Extension, called Playing it Safe; http://urbanext.illinois.edu/dogs/playingitsafe.cfm Thanks for sharing Catie!
Unwanted attention and handling e.g., picking up the dog/puppy, carrying him/her around, hugs, kisses, petting and/or snuggling (especially when the dog is resting or sleeping) are all very common reasons that problems between dogs and kids develop. It's important to realize (and to help your kids understand!) that this kind of handling should only be done with their stuffed animals - not the family dog! Here's a great video of children demonstrating how they know whether the dog wants their attention and petting - or not. A must see for parents, and kids! http://familypaws.blogspot.com/2008/06/does-dog-ask-for-more-attention.html
77% of dog bites to kids are from the family dog, or a friends dog! PLEASE, if you have kids click http://stopthe77.com watch the video, and get serious about educating yourself to protect your kid/s, AND dogs.
This link http://www.doggonesafe.com/Baby_Grows_Up includes videos of exceptionally tolerant dogs being forced to "tolerate" way too much from the kids. This is how bites happen, and it's not the dogs fault. Parents, you must be fair and realistic about what you expect the dog to put up with from the kids.
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Kids and Puppies:
Resources for parents with older kid/s (6 years+) and a puppy (the advice is the same with older dogs too!) This section provides help for creating and managing healthy interaction, including appropriate game ideas, and training your kids can do with their puppy/dog under your supervision! *For tips about puppies and younger kids, visit the dogs/toddlers section:
Unwanted attention and handling e.g., picking up the dog/puppy, carrying him/her around, hugs, kisses, petting and/or snuggling (especially when the dog is resting or sleeping) are all very common reasons that problems between dogs and kids develop. It's important to realize (and to help your kids understand!) that this kind of handling should only be done with their stuffed animals - not the family dog! Here's a great video of children demonstrating how they know whether the dog wants their attention and petting - or not. A must see for parents, and kids! http://familypaws.blogspot.com/2008/06/does-dog-ask-for-more-attention.html
Appropriate games, activities and training basics for kids:
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Books and Resources:
This link: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/training/safe-and-sound/play-the-game/ goes to an interactive game, designed to help kids (and adults!!) learn to safely interact with dogs. Play the game yourself, and supervise your children as they play too! Great oppotunities to learn what to do - and what not to do around dogs, that'll keep everyone "Safe and Sound!"
The link below was sent to us by a girl named Catie, who is a member of the Westwood Youth Group. Although a child herself, she believes that kids should know how to stay safe around dogs, so she sent us a link that included the following tutorial for kids (and adults too!) on dog bite prevention and safety from the University of Illinois Extension, called Playing it Safe;http://urbanext.illinois.edu/dogs/playingitsafe.cfm Thanks for sharing Catie!
And finally, warning signs that your child's behavior is dangerous to pets:
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