I have a 2 year old and an almost 5 month old Yorkie. Collin mostly ignores her, but I will not ever leave them unsupervised. If I have to leave the room for anything at all, even to pee, Sasha goes into the kitchen and it's baby gated so she can't jump out and Collin can't get in. They are not allowed to run around through the house together, and the only time he is allowed to touch her/hold her is when she is sleepy and he is sitting down and it's only under close supervision. I am well aware accidents can happen and Collin knows what "no" and "be nice" mean and has firmly been instructed how to treat Sasha and knows the consequences to him if he gets rowdy around her. So far they have interacted fine and I can't imagine my life without her, so for me it's well worth the extra effort it takes to be sure they are both safe.
On the flip side, I would never get a bigger dog and leave them alone, either. Just as children are children, dogs are dogs and you honestly never know when one might jump or bite and I won't risk that around my child, either.
I think with proper training and discipline on both human and canine sides you will be fine. |