Teach the kids how to behave around dogs.  Be gentle!

Your kids are home for the summer.  They have friends over.  Some have pets; some do not. Young children are frequently left alone with the pets while parents “run a few errands”.

Can problems happen?  You bet they can.   What can you do NOW to help enforce safety when it comes to kids and dogs.

First off, all children should be taught to respect other living things.  The key words are “be gentle”.  It is as simple as that.   One day your children will encounter an animal, if it is somebody else’s pet in a controlled environment, or meeting a strange dog on the street.  What can you teach your kids now to help avoid problems later?

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