Safety issue about dogs (not really a rant)

[erin215]

I walk my dogs through the park and around the neighborhood, and am constantly shocked by the number of people who let their small children approach strange dogs. For those without dogs, especially, please educate your kids that even if a dog looks nice, it might not like kids, getting touched, etc., and kids should always ask the dog’s owner if they can pet the dog. Even very friendly dogs can be surprised by a tiny person running up and thrusting their hands in the dog’s face.

I pull my dogs away from small children, but that’s all I can do! Parents, please do your end.

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[EmmyJane]

I agree with you. When small children approach my dog who is very nice, I say tell them to wait and then teach them how to approach an unfamiliar dog. I say “first you have to ask permission from your parents and dog owner, then you put out your hand for the dog to sniff…..”

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[Irukandji]

Indeed.

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We have a ‘meet the owner’ policy, and have really appreciated the owners who take the time to explain that their dog is not kid-ready for any number of reasons. There are plenty of dogs to meet in the area, and a great deal of appreciation for responsible and communicative dog owners.

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[JoB]

I too appreciate those who respect my warning that my dogs are not kid friendly…

and fear those who reply that their kid gets along with all dogs.

i fear one day i won’t be able to move in between the kid and the dogs fast enough… or that a muzzle will come loose.

Yes, some people even let their kids rush a dog wearing a muzzle.

i wish i could just write it off as survival of the fittest.. but my pup could pay the ultimate price for someone else’s stupidity.

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[flowerpetal]

My dog is a retired service dog and even she doesn’t like fast moving unpredictable toddlers and small children. I am stern with her and with children because I want to avoid trouble and litigation. I think she gets it. I’m not sure about the children and their parents.

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