NOT to reach for the dogs head the first time they meet a dog or excessively rough house around their own dog's head or face.
NOT to look a dog straight in the eyes, which could be seen as a threat or a challenge by the dog.
NOT to run up frantically to a dog, which may react fearfully and defend its self or jump and bite at the child's face.
NOT to scream loudly at a dog, which could stress a dog or startle it, causing an aggressive response.
NOT to bother the dog while it is eating or chewing on a chew toy, which could trigger an aggressive guarding response, especially if the child is fewer than seven of age, where he/she is looked at by the dog as a competing animal in the pack.
NOT to hit, kick, slap, ride or tease the dog in any manner.
NOT to leave the child and the dog alone until the child is older than 8, and can control its impulses.
DO have the child participate in the training under direct supervision.
DO give the dog attention when the child is also receiving attention so the dog makes a better association with the child.
