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Article submitted by Jennifer Shryock www.FamilyPaws.com
A Night Out for Mom &
Dad
Is your babysitter watching the
kids and your k9 family member?
It is Saturday night and you have planned
for a babysitter to entertain and care for your children while you
have a date with your spouse. Aaaahhhh adult time! Your sitter
arrives and greets the kids and your eager dog. As you go over the
rules, meal plan and emergency numbers your furry family member
follows your every move. He even almost models how to diaper the
youngest one. He is excited and not sure what is going on, but he is
thrilled to have a new person to pay attention to him. You give
hugs, kiss the kids Goodnight and give a pat to your pup as you head
out. In your car you mentally go over the details to be sure you
told the sitter everything. You drive off confident you have covered
it all.
But have you? What about your dog? Do you
know how this babysitter feels about dogs? Have you provided an area
where the dog can be put so that they can focus full attention on
the kids? What about if there is a thunderstorm? How will your dog
react and what should the babysitter do?
It is important that
parents learn about safe kid & k9 interaction so that they can
help plan and prepare anyone who will be responsible for their
children while they are away from home. When parents leave the home
the dynamics change. This can create confusion for some dogs.
Planning ahead sets everyone up for success. I suggest that parents
find a quiet and secure spot for their k9 companion while away from
home. Provide a stuffed kong or some kind of unique treat for these
times. This will allow your babysitter to focus their full attention
on the kids. If confining your dog is not an option then I encourage
you to educate your babysitter about safe kid & k9
interaction.
Dogs and kids often share a unique bond. This is
something to cherish. It is important to remember that they are dogs
and perceive things very differently then we do. Learning about
canine body language and behavior helps you to ensure a safe and
loving bond between your canine and all family members.
Article submitted by Jennifer Shryock www.FamilyPaws.com
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