Well since I have 4 kids and run a small daycare in my home the answer is yes, I allow children to pet my dogs. My kids know how to handle dogs very well, the daycare kids are taught as soon as they come into my house and will ask first if they can pet or hold the dog. Im always there when they are doing so. If we are outside of the house. I allow it, if they ask.. I ask them to hold thier hand out first so the dog can smell them then after a few seconds they are allowed too. I dont let strangers, adults or children hold my dogs. If someone tries to pet them without asking, I turn the dog away. I think its rude for an adult or a child to pet a dog without asking first.
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