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How to introduce dogs to kids?


Posted: Jun 11, 2010

I have gotten serious with my boyfriend to the point that we are considering moving in together.  I have 3 children (6, 5, and 3) and he has 2 small dachsunds that are pretty much his world.  My kids are with their dad for the summer and will be back shortly and the only thing I'm worried about is if his dogs will be okay with my kids.  I know one of them is just as loving as she can be, but the other is very picky about certain people.  Everyone I have introduced to her so far has been fine but people we meet on the street she barks and goes nuts!  I really want this to work and go as smooth as possible!!!  I have googled things online about this and all I can find is introducing new dogs in the home or introducing dogs to babies.  The only thing I can think of is to have my kids just be still and let the dogs come to them and maybe then give them treats.  Will this work?  Thanks bunches!

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Well............. - sm

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I certainly wouldn't stress so much about it that I was googling information. I would just bring my kids around, if they dogs act up they are HIS dogs, so I would tell HIM to figure out how to handle it. Not your problem.

If you are really that concerned - I would

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do the blanket thing like you would for a baby. Have each kid sleep with a small blanket or washcloth. Then take that over to the dogs before the kids are taken over. Then have the kids come with treats. I really don't think it's that big of a deal unless you have a dog that is truly neurotic. Most animals will eventually adjust and find a way to deal with new people in the family.

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