People Who Know How Irresponsible And Dangerous Is To Let Kids Mistreat Pets Share Their Stories, And They Will Make You Think Twice

Remember - dogs are not humans, and they can’t tell you to stop. They can only show you, and it is rarely pleasant.

Damjan

• Published in Animals
• November 25, 2020

Our dogs are not just our pets. They are our friends, confidants, support during hard times. Because we love them so much, and because they are so loyal to us, we tend to forget that they are animals. They don’t have words to tell someone to knock it off. They growl, howl, and they bite.

The scenario, unfortunately not that in common, is that a child is pinching the dog, pulling his ears or tail, trying to ride him. The dog comes to the snapping point and bites the kid. Whose fault is it?

People on this tread are debating about bad things that might happen if you let your kids mistreat animals.

Cynology expert Mindaugas Sejunas, unmasked the widespread myth that all dogs love and safeguard kids. “There are plenty of videos online that show kids riding dogs. Everyone brags on Facebook about how well their kid and dog get along. Many parents decide to get a dog for their child so that the little one stays entertained and doesn’t get bored. Some think of a dog as an excellent guardian. This is the biggest mistake an adult can make and it could easily turn into tragedy. There’s a famous story about a dog that was left alone with a crying child. Mom gets irritated, shouts at the kid and leaves the room. After she comes back from the kitchen, she sees her child’s throat torn apart. The dog was put down.”

Animal behavior specialist Vida Radzeviciene spoke about things you should keep in mind when raising kids in a home with pets. “First of all, kids should learn that a dog is not a toy. It’s crucial that children remain under parental supervision when interacting with a dog. It’s important that parents show their kids how to treat a dog, how to play with him and enjoy his company. Tell your little ones that a dog doesn’t like to be disturbed when sleeping or eating, and as a result might become angry.”

“Mutual respect is key. Always educate your kids about how to treat animals. You can’t just go and grab a dog to get his attention, always call him and wait for him to come to you. Any dog can be provoked, especially when there are no adults around. That’s when a dog might decide to discipline your kid himself. Unfortunately, he can’t speak human language, nor does he know how to handle the subtleties of our communication. There’s only one way dogs discipline your ill-behaved kids, and that’s how his own mom would discipline him.”

Damjan