I would put her in a crate out of the way if you can but if not, I agree, set the groundrules right away. I tell my 4 year old and also a few nephews who spend a lot of time here and that they can hold Zoe only if they are sitting. Kids love little dogs like yorkies and I try to take the opportunity to show them the right way to treat them. And I tell stories too like oh I just read this story about this yorkie who jumped out of the little boys arms and broke his leg so maybe you could try that. Say, I'm sorry I'm just a little cautious because I just heard this story.... Maybe she wouldn't take offense to that? Bottom line though, you have to protect your baby. |