There is nothing more beautiful in the world than to see that children have fun, take care of and hug a puppy, this being their best friend. In fact, they often get along very well, because a dog can have a lot in common with a childSince they like to play and have fun, they will be happy with very little and of course, they depend on you.
Controlling a child when he sees a dog can be a somewhat difficult task, as they just want to snuggle with him. Of course, you should never allow a child to approach a dog without knowing the character that you can have this and always making sure that the child behaves correctly, since this could step on the dog's tail, pull its ears, climb on the back or simply scare it.
How to introduce a child to a dog
To avoid such situations, it is the duty of parents to educate their children about dogs and know how to introduce a child to a dog (and vice versa, introduce a dog to a child).
So follow these simple steps to make sure your child respects the animal and does not scare it, this being a mandatory step before a beautiful friendship is born.
If you already know in advance that the dog has no problems with children, it's already easier. But still, teach your child to ask the dog's owner before touching it. It is a good habit that all children should do.
When you introduce the dog, your child should reach out gently, flattened and with the palm of the hand facing up, so that the dog can feel it. If the dog does not want to approach or seems to be scared, do not insist.
If everything goes well and the dog seems curious, your child can touch it little by little, although We recommend starting with the chest and stroking it behind the earsas it is something they love. Of course, that a child never touches the dog's head from the beginning, much less the back of the animal and at the beginning, limits the child to a few seconds of caresses.
Teach your child the signs of stress and fear of a dog, so that it stays away if necessary, being these signals:
The dog licks its babies quickly and frequently
It has been frozen in place, as if very afraid.
Shows the whites of the eyes.
You are urinating in fear.
It turns the ears backwards.
Raise your leg while still.
Puts its tail between the hind legs
If an unfamiliar dog runs up to your child, teach him to stay still, not to move, to be with his arms crossed and looking at the ground. Since in this way, does not pose a threat to the dog, which will usually go elsewhere, still be prepared to intervene if necessary.
If your child has food in his hands, tell him to drop it, otherwise, a dog might try to steal it and accidentally bite it.
Always remember these important points
A little boy should never be left alone with a dog, not even with the family dog.
Make sure your dog has a space for him at all times where he can rest undisturbed by a child.
Never punish your dog for growling or suspect a child. He's just trying to warn you that he's scared.
A child must understand that touching a dog is a privilege, not a right.
Share these tips with your family and friends to ensure the safety of children in the presence of dogs and above all, respect for animals, since the role of parents in teaching children to respect and love living beings.