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StaceyDee · 03-10-2010, 01:45 PM

I still don't have a pup of my own

Hopefully I'll get one this weekend, but the woman I puppy-sit for all the time always picks up her furbaby and holds her on her back like a baby then instructs the child to gently pet her tummy. Her pup LOVES this, so it's an easy way to make sure she's not going to nip or be roughhoused too much. When she's in momma's arms, it's easy to pull her away if they get too rough.

ckuz13 · 03-10-2010, 02:49 PM

I think it depends on the personality of the dog as well as the child. They both have to be kind and respectful to one another. Just like people. Some adults are not crazy about children and don't want to be around them. And some children have no respect for animals because they were not taught this from their parents. Every situation is unique. I think dogs have an innate sense of whom they do and do not want touching them. My personal opinion is that every child should be taught to love and respect all living things. It is what nature intended.

03-10-2010, 01:45 PM	#31
StaceyDee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 60	I still don't have a pup of my own Hopefully I'll get one this weekend, but the woman I puppy-sit for all the time always picks up her furbaby and holds her on her back like a baby then instructs the child to gently pet her tummy. Her pup LOVES this, so it's an easy way to make sure she's not going to nip or be roughhoused too much. When she's in momma's arms, it's easy to pull her away if they get too rough.

03-10-2010, 02:49 PM	#32
ckuz13 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 351	I think it depends on the personality of the dog as well as the child. They both have to be kind and respectful to one another. Just like people. Some adults are not crazy about children and don't want to be around them. And some children have no respect for animals because they were not taught this from their parents. Every situation is unique. I think dogs have an innate sense of whom they do and do not want touching them. My personal opinion is that every child should be taught to love and respect all living things. It is what nature intended.