Everyone here has given wonderful advice...just going to throw my two cents in also...I currently have a 3.5 yorkie that I got as a puppy and a 6.5 lb adult. My boyfriend has a 3 year old boy and a 5 year old boy...neither which had been around tiny pups. The pen suggestion was awesome! I NEVER leave Ruby and Rosie unsupervised around the boys if they aren't in their pen. The boys have been taught that the pen is ruby and rose's safe place and they are not to pick them up or bother them with out my permission when they are in the pen. The boys are not allowed to play chasing games (but LOVE to throw Ruby's fetch toy...and Ruby loves when they do). I also do not allow the boys to pick up the dogs. If they want to hold them the boys need to be sitting on the floor and I place the dogs in their laps. Honestly, I was worried at first but because I have been so neurotic Max and Gus do really well. They have even been known to warn their dad if Ruby sneaks behind him. Kids and dogs can work but owners need to supervise and teach their kids expectations. |