Archive for November 19th, 2009
A dog in most instances is a child’s protector, companion and best friend. The potential is there for a very sweet relationship. A child under five years old should not be left alone with the dog. There is too much of a chance for the child to challenge or injure the dog which could cause disastrous repercussions from the animal.
A dog should never be tied outside where neighborhood children can get to him, upset him or scare him and he reacts in a threatening way. A dog should have a yard to run loose in, but we should make sure that the neighborhood children cannot get into the yard and become exposed to him. It is very important that we teach the dog and the child to respect each other. We should always put the child’s safety first when we have pets.