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Heidi 02:07 PM 02-24-2012
Originally Posted by Kaddidle Care:
You need to protect your puppy and keep the littles away from it unless you are right there on top of the situation. While this situation sounds like he meant it, children can hurt a puppy even when they don't. Accidents happen.

A neighbor had to have her beagle PTS because she allowed the dog in the basement unsupervised with children and found out that one child, who does not have animals was hopping up and down on the dog's back. It injured the dog beyond repair. The dog owner blames the child, I do not.

You've had issues with this boy already, do not let this happen again. He doesn't get to be near the puppy any more. Baby gates or crate.

The last thing you need when running a home Daycare is a dog that is afraid of children. A dog that is afraid is more apt to bite.

My son was 5 when I brought home our Golden pup and he was not allowed to be alone with the pup AT ALL. But with my supervision, he actually helped train the puppy.
I agree with Kaddidle. Keep puppy seperate unless you are right there. Not only to protect the dog, but to protect the kids as well. A few more incidents like this from any child, and your poor doggy may become agressive. An aggressive golden would not be a good thing!

As for the child, he is 3. I know it seemed purposeful, and it probably was. But a 3 year old's empathy is still developing. I'd have given him a stern lecture, and pointed out how it hurt the poor dog , who is now crying, and then don't give him another opportunity. Teach him to be gentle when you are right there.
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