ladyjane, you are right. Children should be taught not to bother a dog's food or bother a dog when they are eating or sleeping. I always taught my kids that. Also I taught them to ask someone if they can pet their dog. Maybe the dog doesn't feel well or is afraid of strangers, or some other reason, and wouldn't want to be petted. I always tell people if I am holding my dog not to pet him or hug me because my dog is very protective of me and would probably snap at them. |