Reintroduce pets slowly : Each situation differs , but psychiatrists often use exposure therapy to help patients deal with phobias , Avasthi says . Kids love to grab pets ' ears , tails or simply rub them the wrong way . Training : Nearly half of medically confirmed dog bites involve children . Training builds trust for kids and for animals .
Kids love to grab pets ' ears , tails or simply rub them the wrong way . Training : Nearly half of medically confirmed dog bites involve children . Training builds trust for kids and for animals .