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Originally Posted by LadyMischief
I agree 100%. We have two new pups (they are 8 weeks old now) and we have rules about the way the children are to play with them. They must be gentle and everything must be in line with their training and socialization. Simple things like not allowing the puppies to bite at their ankles etc. It's one thing when they're sweet little puppies doing that, but when they are 120 pounds bruisers doing it, it can lead to injury, and the dog would not know better. The more time you spent teaching the animal AND the ones dealing with the animal, the less chances for unfortunate accidents. Most oftentimes I find with injuries related to kids being around dogs, it could have been prevented with a little good training on both parts.
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Well said LadyM.
For me my dogs are not pets, I don't "own" them. I am their caregiver and I teach them as I do my own kids. They are my bestfriends and they are a part of our family and we treat them just like that. I want the best for my animals, each and every one of them so I try and learn as much as I possibly can to inform myself. As any caregiver should
