Manuela gives you a tip about touching experts you don’t know. Canine Respect – Teaching Children to Ask for Permission
The Importance of Asking Permission
Today I have to touch on a topic that should be basic, but is often overlooked: why should children learn to ask permission before touching a dog? It seems simple, but not all dogs are ready to receive petting from anyone, and to avoid unpleasant surprises, it is necessary to teach our little ones the importance of asking before jumping to touch an animal.
It’s like when we ask dogs to respect boundaries and rules. Well the same should apply to humans, especially children! Dogs, like everyone, have our moments and preferences. Sometimes we just don’t want to be touched, or maybe we’re tired, insecure, or a little scared of an unfamiliar child. And this is something that children, and especially parents, need to understand.
The Risks of Not Respecting Canine Space
It is not unusual to hear stories of dogs that «marked» a child who approached carelessly. Whose fault is it in these cases? The dog or the child? Well, friends, it’s clear to me: the fault lies with the parents and the lack of education. A dog is not a stuffed animal or a toy; suddenly and without asking, the dog can react instinctively.
It is essential that adults teach their children to approach a dog with respect and caution. And that means one very simple thing: ask before you play. Dogs like us to be given time, to be respected, to be given a chance to smell and get to know someone before we decide if we want a relationship.
Teaching Children the Value of Respect
If we teach children from an early age to respect a dog’s space, we are avoiding awkward situations and, above all, promoting a harmonious coexistence. A child who learns to ask first, also learns to read the dog’s language and to understand that not all animals have the same temperament.
Manuela : «Miguel, don’t you think that many of the problems between dogs and children could be avoided with a simple question?»
Miguel : «You’re absolutely right, Manuela. But I think many parents don’t realize the importance of teaching this respect. They treat dogs as something harmless, not understanding that we also need to be treated with care. «
Manuela : «Exactly. If they approach me suddenly, without allowing me to smell first, it’s natural for me to be alert. And if a dog, tired or insecure, reacts badly, then the problem becomes more serious.»
Create Awareness to Avoid Misunderstandings
Sometimes it only takes a moment for a dog to feel uncomfortable or nervous around a very pushy child. And if that moment turns into a scare or an unexpected reaction, the responsibility falls on the humans who didn’t know how to teach. The solution is as simple as it is effective: educate to ask before playing.
Therefore, from here, from Mas Torrencito and on behalf of all dogs, we remind parents and small visitors: ask before touching, respect our spaces, and let us decide if we are comfortable or not . Because in the end, respect is the basis of every good relationship, even between children and dogs.
From Mas Torrencito we wish you a HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!! and may your dogs accompany you!!!!
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