To think, that from a young age children should be taught to behave properly around dogs?

[webbygeek91]

We are expected to be responsible dog owners, pick up, train them and keep them under control/well cared for, why don't parents teach their kids not to run screaming around dogs or run over to them and start trying to tug their tails/ride on them?

Also, to expect that kids should not be walking dogs on their own or at a significant distance from their parents with a dog that is:

A) Heavier than them
B) Has serious behaviour issues
C) A & B combined means said child has no control over dog.

'You might feel it's safer for them to run away but, despite being understandable, it truly honestly is not. It could make a bad situation worse.'

Running makes you prey.
Few can outrun a fit dog of any size.

Thanks for the guide, weefriend. I must admit the "be a tree" instructions made me wonder if the dog would then TREAT you like a tree in time-honoured fashion :-)

Just a quick question: we've taught the kids to call "Doggy!" if they see one approaching so that everyone is warned. Is that likely to antagonise the dog? I see the guide recommends staying quiet.