For a child, the dog is the first friend. When you have a cute, furry creature in your house, then of course, the question arises: "How to teach a child to communicate correctly with a dog?"
Why you need to teach your child to communicate correctly with the dog
Like a person, so each dog has its own individual character. Not all dogs are friendly. And if you want your child to be safe when dealing with a dog, then you need to teach him how to communicate with her properly. Dogs can talk to us with the help of their body. Therefore, to understand them, you need to help the child learn their language.
Body language of the dog
Of course, dogs do not talk to us as a person with a person and yet they communicate with us. One should only carefully observe their behavior. If the dog is aggressive, then it will try to look bigger than its real size. Her tail and ears will be raised, and the wool on her nape is piled up. At the same time, she can swing her tail sharply. But this indicates not on friendliness, but on the excited state of the dog. The best thing in this situation is to keep away from such a dog, as far as possible.
If the dog is scared, then it will fall to the ground. The head and ears of the dog will be lowered, and the tail is sandwiched between the legs. However, it is not necessary to approach such a dog, since its fear can turn into aggression. So just leave the dog alone. If the dog is friendly, then she will stand still. Her head will not be lowered, and not raised, her ears can look back or forward. The mouth is ajar, but the jaws are not tense. At the same time, she waves her tail and does not hide it between her paws, but keeps it just below the line of her back. All this indicates that the dog is calm and with it you can make friends.
How to communicate with a dog
The first thing you should do is to be constantly present when your child communicates with the dog. It is necessary to teach the child that he can pet the dog only when you are near. After all, even if the dog behaves in a friendly manner, being next to the owner, it is not necessary that it will remain so in the absence of the owner.
Teach your child that grabbing a dog and pulling on the ears or tail can not, the animal does not like it. Explain to the child that you should not be worn and shrill screaming next to the dog. If the dog eats or sleeps, do not let the baby come up and even try to touch it, because it can bite (if the dog has not been accustomed to it since childhood). Therefore, it is better not to bother the dog while eating and sleeping.
It is also important to consider what kind of dog you have: a puppy or an adult dog. It is better for the child if you take a puppy and they grow up and pass the moment of education together. If you already have an adult dog, then first you need to ensure that children do not pay attention to the dog. They need to be introduced. To do this, let the child give something to the dog. So they will get acquainted. Let the dog get used to the smell of the baby. At the same time, it is necessary for the child to stand still, not to run or shout.
When you lead a dog for a walk, then take a child with you. Take a walk in the park, the city. Make her execute your commands, and then the child's commands. The dog will understand that you are in charge of it and everything is going well. If you are happy, then the dog will be happy.
Teach your child not to offend the dog. If your child does not want to be kind to her, then take away the dog or remove the child. However, if the child accidentally caused pain to the dog, then it is necessary to settle it (to balance the negative experience with a positive one). If the dog shows aggression, it is better to consult a specialist.
Never leave a child and a dog unattended. You need to teach both: the child and the dog. And most importantly, in the personal example, teach your child to treat the dog with love.
In families that have a dog, according to statistics, three times less are cardiovascular diseases. And this is understandable, because animals neutralize stress. Colds also occur twice as often in families that have a dog. This is because the breathing of the dog creates a kind of bactericidal environment in the apartment. Children who have a dog have a more balanced psyche. The dog in addition absorbs the negative biofield, can foresee various natural disasters and accidents.