How is the Ridgeback around children?
The Ridgeback is can be a reasonably tolerant, companion for children, able to amiably withstand a great deal of aggravation from even the smallest of toddlers – but they must be introduced to the little ones while they are still Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies – before they become adults. No child should be left unsupervised around any dog, especially if the dog hasn’t been socialized with children. It has been noted that Ridgebacks not socialized around children become nervous with their sudden movements, and a childs natural behavior of chasing and handling a Ridgeback that is not familiar with them. *Socialization is key. There is also the possibility that due to the Ridgeback’s large size, younger and more excitable Ridgebacks may knock smaller children over by accident.
