As Baby grows, teach him to respect Buddy. Don’t let him pull Buddy’s tail, poke his eyes, or shove his hands in the dog’s mouth. This is not cute. It has potential for disaster. Teach Baby to be kind and gentle with Buddy. Baby must learn to understand that Buddy has the same feelings as humans. Buddy feels pain, loneliness and can become depressed. When Baby treats Buddy with respect, praise him. Teach Baby that when he runs, Buddy’s instinct is to chase. This can result in Buddy knocking him down or hurting him unintentionally.
Living in Harmony
Sternly correct both Baby and Buddy if they are too rough or unkind to each other. Buddy should be taught that jumping on Baby is unacceptable. Allow Baby to touch Buddy’s ears and head or pet his fur, as long as he doesn’t pull or hit. Baby and Buddy must learn respect in order to live in harmony. If they can overcome the obstacles that they face, one day they will be the best of friends.