I have seen many kids with very good mannerism and upbringing do things to my dogs that I don't expect them too. One minute they are gently petting my yorkies, the next minute they are kicking or hitting. I don't think they are even aware of what they are doing. I have seen time and time again their parents scolding them for what they have done and tell them why they shouldn't but yet the kids do it over and over again. This is not my experience with one child, rather my experience with multiple children with different personalities. I learned not to leave my yorkies unattended with any young children period. Kids under 8 don't have the same mental capacity so you really can't blame them. The only thing you can do is not put your puppy in the hand of a child. You see they act aggressively at times not because they are violent kids but rather they see the pet as a toy. And what does a kid do with his toys? They play and toss them around. I have been told by parents that their kids have been taught how to handle a dog and yet I see them being aggressive with my dogs. Bottom line don't leave small animals unattended with young kids (especially when they are 6 and younger) unless you know 100% that they will not be harmed Why take that chance? |