This may prevent your kid from patting your dog too hard or hurting them unintentionally.


Take hold of your child's hand, then use it to gently pet the dog. This will help your child better understand the petting process.



Have your kid throw toys and balls away from the dog instead of at the dog. Your kid will understand how to play fetch when the dog begins to chase the object, then brings it back for additional play.
 Your dog may become irritable and angry with your child if your child pesters them during sleeping and eating.
 Your dog may become upset and uncomfortable with certain types of roughhousing behavior; such as ear-pulling or jumping onto the dog while they are resting.
 This will help establish a trusting, friendly relationship between your children and the dog.


Engage your children in bathing or combing your dog, or providing them with food and water on a regular basis.
Show your kid how to pet the dog in a nice manner.
Show your kid how to play fetch with your dog.
Teach your child to stay away from your dog while your dog sleeps and eats.
Scold your child if they tease your dog for an extended period of time.
Allow your children to maintain the dog on a regular basis.
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