Taylor and Sitka having some snuggle time.
Emma, Taylor, and Mayah enjoying the fair.
Shinook giving her best friend a kiss.
Taylor and Mayah taking a swim.
Kenzie and Charlie hanging out in the yard.
So is your dog good with small children or how can you tell if your dog is trustworthy around your treasured two legged tail puller? The easy and safe answer is small children should not be left alone with any animals. This may come as a surprise to many especially those who know me and how big of an advocate I am for free ranging children. As true as my first statement maybe we all know it is not reality, but should be a good general guideline. I am the luckiest man alive with a beautiful wife and three gorgeous daughters. Personally we chose to teach our children from a very young age how to respect animals of all sorts including mean roosters and puppies that may nip them. This does carry some degree of risk for the child and the animal, but if enough time and supervision is given while young, children can become very knowledgeable and safe around most animals. As you get to know your new puppy you will learn its strengths and limitations if you pay attention. At the same time make sure you pay attention to your family especially your little ones to learn the areas of concern they display. If supervised time is spent with your new family member in the beginning it may surprise you how fast the new puppy becomes a trusted and loyal part of the family. The thing to always remember is each individual child, horse, dog, or cat have limitations and weaknesses. No matter how well your cat is potty trained I doubt many would allow it to baby sit their canary. Just never catch yourself blaming your child for being a child or your dog for being a dog.
