Dogs and children should be separated at snack time so the dog doesn't learn to steal food from tiny hands. The dog should have a place he can call his own, a retreat, a private room, a den . This can be a pen in the back yard or a crate in the house. The children should never be allowed to bother the dog when he is in his place. If the dog has access to a fenced yard, owners should make sure that neighborhood children cannot accidentally or intentionally tease him.
Kids often begin by goading the dog to bark, then to snarl.
Or they may throw things at him to chase him away from the fence. If the dog does not like the children, the children must change their behavior . Most dogs are wary of staring, of quick movements, and of high-pitched screams, all of which are typical of small children. Here's a few hints to alleviate the tension between dog and children. Provide a crate where the dog can escape the attention of boisterous or over-zealous children.