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Mixing Poodles With Young Children
Poodles make wonderful family pets and they
absolutely love all children! Poodles and children can be excellent
companions. The well-bred Poodles good disposition makes him a trustworthy
playmate, and his sense of humor makes him a child's favorite entertainer.
That's not to say every Poodle will be accepting of children. Some
Poodles, the result of careless breeding, inherit less-than-sunny
dispositions. Proper socialization and adequate training helps determine
how accustomed a Poodle is to children. Health status, too, can affect the
Poodles attitude toward kids. Older dogs, for example, can be grumpy due
to illness. In fact, most all older dogs can become this way, regardless
of the breed.
Also consider the Poodle size when it comes to the dog's safety. The
diminutive Toy Poodle is much more delicate than the Miniature and
Standard, thus less able to withstand the rough and tumble antics that are
inevitable with children.
For the most part, if you have kids, a Poodle is a good choice. But be
prepared to supervise all Poodle-child interactions. That's the key to any
successful dog-child relationship: Adults must supervise to ensure the
safety of both child and dog.
The degree of supervision varies, depending upon how old the child is and
how old and well socialized the Poodle. Babies and toddlers need constant
supervision when with pets. Never leave toddlers alone with animals (or
another child). As the child grows and shows maturity, supervision may be
decreased. While babies and young children should never be alone with the
Poodle, older children (ages seven, eight, or nine) can, for example, play
in the yard with the Poodle. Parents need not be right in the midst of the
game, but should stay close by.
Along with supervision, parents should provide ongoing instruction for
children in how to treat a pet kindly. Kids are not born knowing how to
pet nicely; they must be taught. The best way to do that is for parents to
model the desired behavior. Show the child how to pet with an open hand
and not grab. Talk to the child as you demonstrate, explaining what you're
doing and why. Keep your lessons short and simple. Kids will be kids,
though, and will forget your instructions. That's where constant
supervision comes in. You can observe how the child interacts with your
Poodle and correct as needed. There are more
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