Comments on: 5 Tips for Your Dogs and Kids to Co-Exist http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-tips-for-your-dogs-and-kids-to-co-exist Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:34:13 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sherri http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-tips-for-your-dogs-and-kids-to-co-exist/comment-page-1#comment-19724 Sherri Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:51:21 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=4174#comment-19724 Training your kids to respect the dog is helpful as well—keeping the kids away from the food dish, not letting them pull on tails, ears, etc. No point in scolding the dog when the toddler just yanked some of his fur. Training your kids to respect the dog is helpful as well—keeping the kids away from the food dish, not letting them pull on tails, ears, etc. No point in scolding the dog when the toddler just yanked some of his fur.

]]> By: Linda http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-tips-for-your-dogs-and-kids-to-co-exist/comment-page-1#comment-19662 Linda Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:31:05 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=4174#comment-19662 Makes sense. Very clear and helpful. Thanks Makes sense. Very clear and helpful. Thanks

]]> By: Ty Brown http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-tips-for-your-dogs-and-kids-to-co-exist/comment-page-1#comment-19661 Ty Brown Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:17:29 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=4174#comment-19661 Hi Rana, I recommend that people start training ASAP, meaning as soon as the dog comes home at 8-9 weeks of age. There really is no reason to wait or put it off. I also never recommend that people take their dogs to group obedience classes. Group classes are rarely very effective and you are better served to find a great trainer who will do private sessions in your home. Good luck. Hi Rana, I recommend that people start training ASAP, meaning as soon as the dog comes home at 8-9 weeks of age. There really is no reason to wait or put it off. I also never recommend that people take their dogs to group obedience classes. Group classes are rarely very effective and you are better served to find a great trainer who will do private sessions in your home. Good luck.

]]> By: Rana http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-tips-for-your-dogs-and-kids-to-co-exist/comment-page-1#comment-19652 Rana Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:51:50 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=4174#comment-19652 We just got a puppy a couple of months ago. I have been doing some of what you are outlining in this list. Especially trying not to leave the kids alone with the dog. I just get uneasy when I can't see what the kids and the dog are doing. We need to get the pup into obedience training. What age should I look into taking him? He's 6 months old now. We just got a puppy a couple of months ago. I have been doing some of what you are outlining in this list. Especially trying not to leave the kids alone with the dog. I just get uneasy when I can’t see what the kids and the dog are doing. We need to get the pup into obedience training. What age should I look into taking him? He’s 6 months old now.

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]]> By: Sharon http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-tips-for-your-dogs-and-kids-to-co-exist/comment-page-1#comment-19617 Sharon Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:44:19 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=4174#comment-19617 Great guidelines! Thank you for providing good tips to being responsible parents and dog owners. Great guidelines! Thank you for providing good tips to being responsible parents and dog owners.

]]> By: Camille http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-tips-for-your-dogs-and-kids-to-co-exist/comment-page-1#comment-19603 Camille Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:17:03 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=4174#comment-19603 Ty I've listened to you on KZHT 97.1 FM the Tuesday mornings you're there. You really know your stuff! I'm sure that after listening to you and your tips on how to train dogs, I'll be good and ready when I finally give in to my 4-yr-old's convincings that we need a dog. :) Ty I’ve listened to you on KZHT 97.1 FM the Tuesday mornings you’re there. You really know your stuff! I’m sure that after listening to you and your tips on how to train dogs, I’ll be good and ready when I finally give in to my 4-yr-old’s convincings that we need a dog. :)

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-tips-for-your-dogs-and-kids-to-co-exist/comment-page-1#comment-19600 Vanessa Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:20:25 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=4174#comment-19600 That video almost makes me a bit sad, that is from when my oldest was still a baby!! That video almost makes me a bit sad, that is from when my oldest was still a baby!!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-tips-for-your-dogs-and-kids-to-co-exist/comment-page-1#comment-19599 Rebecca Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:13:27 +0000 http://www.makeandtakes.com/?p=4174#comment-19599 I love that video. The supervise rule is a good one. I remember our dog Heidi never ever ever showed any signs of agression. Then, one day, a baby was poking around in her food bowl while she was eating, and she snapped at him. She almost bit him! It shocked me because she was the sweetest dog. But, like you say, dogs don't reason like we do. And even the most docile dog can react badly to a child's innocent intentions. I love that video.

The supervise rule is a good one. I remember our dog Heidi never ever ever showed any signs of agression. Then, one day, a baby was poking around in her food bowl while she was eating, and she snapped at him. She almost bit him! It shocked me because she was the sweetest dog. But, like you say, dogs don’t reason like we do. And even the most docile dog can react badly to a child’s innocent intentions.

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