Why Supervising Kids And Dogs Doesn't Work

[sandgrubber]

We're always talking about the nerd to supervise kids around dogs. This blogger points out that most parents don't know what to watch for, so their supervision isn't effective. I'm sure there are better summaries out there, but to me this one seems clear and short.

http://www.robinkbennett.com/2013/08/19/why-supervising-dogs-and-kids-doesnt-work/#comment-2437

[mita]

Thanks for posting that. You're right, it's a summary but a very useful one designed to help parents 'see', when supervising children & dogs.

I followed the link for the book recommended at the bottom.... about managing kids and dogs. As promised, it fills out the picture. It picks up the point that parents need to manage their children, too, and help them learn. Just as they're doing for the dogs. Puts the two things together. Even the youngest children can learn (by example, over-learning & being praised) some basics for how to behave around their dogs.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933562129/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1933562129&linkCode=as2&tag=rbc0e-20

[DesertDobes]

I shared this on facebook a while back because I see a lot of dogs that are not happy with being cuddled/ picked up/ chased by kids and adults don't act until the dog growls or bites.

My son is 9 and I still don't leave him unsupervised with the dogs outside.