KEEPING YOUR KIDS SAFE AROUND LARGE BREED DOGS

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KEEPING YOUR KIDS SAFE AROUND LARGE BREED DOGS
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• While any pet dog has the potential to injure a
  small child, the risk becomes a little greater
  when the breed of dog is a large one, and more
  kids under the age of 14 have been bitten by dogs
  than in any other age group.
• However, take note of these simple and sensible
  precautions if your kids are going to be around a
  large dog, and theres no reason why they
  shouldnt be perfectly safe
• Never let small kids take a large dog for a walk
• While this may seem obvious to many, there are
  those who assume that if the dog is friendly and
  well behaved, then there is no issue with letting
  tinier tots take them for a walk.

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• However, all dogs get excited from time to time
  and can behave in a manner that could lead to
  your child getting hurt and your dog running
  away.
• While good leash training reduces the risk of an
  accident occurring, no child under the age of 10
  or who doesnt weigh more than the dog, should
  ever take a large dog for a walk unsupervised.
• Dont leave young children alone with large dogs
• This is a big no-no, and the reasons should be
  infinitely clear. Any number of incidents can
  occur between a dog and a child when theyre left
  unattended, no matter how well you think you know
  or pet, or how well trained they are.

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• If your pet doesnt behave well around kids, then
  you may want to think about enlisting the help of
  a qualified dog trainer to ensure the safety of
  both your kids and your dog.
• Try to stop your dog from knocking a small child
  over
• Larger breeds of dog are often clumsy due to
  their size, and while this may sometimes be
  amusing and entertaining for adults, it can
  result in a small child being knocked over or
  injured by items dislodged by the dog.
• Train your dog to behave well inside your home
  and secure any larger items that they might
  accidentally knock over, to help prevent any
  small children from being harmed.

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• Restrict your dogs access to certain areas of
  your home
• Having safe zones where your kids can play
  without the risk of harm from any pets, is a
  great idea, and while you can of course let kids
  and dogs be together while under your
  supervision, this will not always be possible or
  convenient. If you cant have separate rooms for
  your dog, then you can always erect barriers that
  will prevent your dog from accessing certain
  parts of your home.
• Having dogs and kids grow up together can make
  for a wonderful experience for both parties, but
  if you dont recognize the potential risk of
  having a large dog around your kids, then you
  could be in for a nasty surprise one day.

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