For the most part they can be avoided by constantly
supervising kids and pets and by separating them during sleeping times and other times when parental supervision is not 100 %.
The best course of action is to
supervise kids and pets to avoid accidental injuries.
Not exact matches
Be sure introductions between resident
kids and your
pet are gradual
and supervised so that no one is unintentionally frightened or injured.
If you bring home a puppy or dog, take the necessary steps to protect your
kids with dog bite prevention:
supervise them when they play with the dog, teach them dog etiquette to keep the family
pet from biting unexpectedly,
and show them what to do if they come across a stray dog.
Some victims also contribute to their own problems, by not properly
supervising their
kids, leaving neighbors alone, managing their own
pets, shrieking
and yelling
and acting threateningly towards the dog or owner, installing electrical devices to harass the dog remotely, attempts to poison the dog or otherwise injure the dog,
and such.
Great family
pets (but
kids have a tendancy to pull on their ears, which are very sensitive
and thin, so young
kids must be
supervised).
And are you prepared to
supervise your
kids» contact with the
pet every day?