Never leave your child alone
in the same room as a dog,
even your own.
Teach your child never to
approach dogs when they:
◗ are eating or have a treat
◗ have a toy or something else
they really like
◗ are sleeping
◗ are unwell, injured or tired
◗ are blind or deaf.
Teach your child to be kind
and polite to dogs. Don't let
your child climb on dogs, pull
their ears or do anything
you wouldn't allow
them to do to
another child.
Teach your child how to play
nicely with your dog. For
example, your child can
teach your dog some really
fun tricks like shake a paw,
play dead, or
roll-over.
Supervise your child when
they're with your dog -
if your dog looks
unhappy, let him/her
go somewhere
they feel safe
and happy.
Never allow your child to
approach a dog they don't
know, for example
when out in
the park.
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With thanks to Julie Bedford, Certified clinical animal behaviorist. P02 8.14
The 6 Golden Rules
for keeping your child safe and your dog happy
We all need a break sometimes - give your dog a cosy spot in
a quiet room where they can have their own space. Teach your
child to leave your dog alone when they're in their private spot.
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