How Do You Train A Puppy To Play Well With Children?
It’s a perfect-family fantasy; young children and a playful puppy romping happily on the front lawn. You can achieve this fantasy, but it requires effort and care on the part of the adults in the household. Remember, you need to train both your puppy and the kids. Study up on various breeds and ask friends or a veterinarian for recommendations about the best breeds for households with children. Some breeds are high strung and jittery and lively children may frighten them; others are easygoing, gentle and can become delightful companions. Educate yourself before you bring the puppy home. Enroll your puppy in a “puppy kindergarden” class at your local obedience school. These classes are specially tailored for young dogs and also provide an outlet for a puppy’s extra energy. Reinforce that you and your family have dominance over the puppy. This allows the puppy to learn his place in the household. Train the puppy to sit before you put down his food bowl, before you feed him and before you
