{"id":14503,"date":"2023-03-16T22:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T22:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppiesclub.com\/?p=14503"},"modified":"2023-03-18T17:09:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T17:09:30","slug":"teaching-your-children-to-respect-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppiesclub.com\/teaching-your-children-to-respect-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Teaching Your Children to Respect Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
It is inevitable for your children to start wanting a pet of their own. Most of them would like dogs, bugging you endlessly until you get them one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting a pet for your child or children is a good deal since doing so will teach them the sense of responsibility of having to train and take care of their fur friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, you do know that children tend to get playful. Sometimes, this playfulness comes out of hand, and things may escalate badly than how you thought they would be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is because a child\u2019s playfulness may cross the lines of respect, and you do not want them not to show respect to any living thing\u2014may it be to the elderly, their fellow playmates, or their dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Teaching your child to respect dogs is easier than you may think it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doing this would not only teach them to respect all living beings, but it would also let you be free of worries of dogs eventually lashing out on your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do take note that dogs are capable of accumulating frustration and stress from this out-of-hand playfulness, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many children are taken to be vaccinated from dog bites and scratches, while there are also dogs taken to vets because of broken bones from harsh and rough play from children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you start teaching your child how to respect their pet dog, this could be avoided beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find trouble teaching your children to respect dogs, then here are a few tips that you could try out and eventually see improvement with how your child plays with their dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There are different ways of hanging and playing with dogs, and there are certain dos and don\u2019ts in doing so, as well\u2014but children won\u2019t immediately get the memo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, as the supervising elderly or parent, you should teach them how to play with dogs first and foremost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The basic things that you need to teach children are the don\u2019ts when playing and interacting with dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This would mainly be not to disturb them. Like humans, dogs are not exactly patient when someone disturbs them during their time of sleep or eating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a child suddenly takes away a dog\u2019s food or perhaps startle them from their deep sleep, a dog may react harshly without second thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should also teach them not to pull at their dog\u2019s tails and ears, in the same thought that you would not want them suddenly pulling someone else\u2019s hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even pinching a dog\u2014even if it\u2019s playfully\u2014is not encouraged, as a dog may take this in a bad way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You may know your child and dog well, but unexpected things may still happen when you are not around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best thing to do is always to supervise your children and dog\u2019s playdates. Always check how your children play with the dog, and see how your fur friend reacts to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dogs have different personalities, the same way that humans do. So, if you are to supervise, you must know your dog well, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You must be familiar with their behaviors, such as growling and baring teeth<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people may see these actions as aggressiveness, but it could just be a simple reminder or gesture from your dog to not go any further with the tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only should you watch out for your dog\u2019s frustration, but also see to it that your child is not hurting them, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you hear your dog whining, be on alert as your child may have done something to hurt them, and be sure to supervise them not to do it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n As mentioned above, adopting a fur friend can introduce a sense of responsibility to your children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That is if you let them take part in taking care of your pet dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can start with small, simple steps, such as letting them give food during mealtime, brushing their friend\u2019s coat every week, and letting their pet exercise with a simple playtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your child gets to take care of your dog, they will eventually bond more together, and your child will also get to know their pet\u2019s likes and dislikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bonding will strengthen the child and dog\u2019s<\/a> relationship, and eventually, your child will know how to respect their fur friend more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just as already stated, don\u2019t let your child do all of this without supervision still. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are still dos and don\u2019ts in taking care of a dog\u2014such as the food given to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dogs cannot digest cooked bones well, and chocolates are extremely harmful to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLet Them Take Care of the Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n