Oh dear Dad worried Lab pup will maul our kids

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We are so upset our dog is 14 weeks and really very lovely and good natured but does nip a bit of course. Our two smallest children are 1 and 3 and really don't know how to behave with a dog. The littlest one bashes her on the nose with heavy toys and stuff and I am concerned that the pup will snap at him.

I feel sick to my stomach that I am voluntarily putting my babies at risk but on the other hand people say oh labradors are bred to be so gentle etc.

Should we get rid of her while she is young.

We have a big crate and I do put her in there when I am not able to really supervise the kids but the reality is that there are and will be moments when a child is albeit briefly alone with her.

I wish I knew statistically what the risks are.

Thanks all. I did masses of research before she came as we have nearly got a dog a few times before.

I got her back on Monday after she had 3 nights with the breeder who is lovely and has said she will have her back any time for good or a short stay.
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She has been much better and calmer since back - no jumping up at all. DH back on Saturday and so far so good..... had nice walk with her and DS who is 18 months this am, just let them both go in long grass field and they had lovely romp and both slept 3 hours this afternoon.

She does always get in the paddling pool when I am not looking though. hee hee training going well though!