Never leave your dog unsuervised with children, especially newborn infants.
2. Teach children "“no-nos:" constantly chasing or teasing a dog when it’s not in a playful mood, pulling at its ears, placing one’s face in its face, and hugging it tightly are unacceptable behaviors for many dogs.
3. If your dog is home alone, leave it indoors. Leaving your dog in an electronic fence makes it an attractive nuisance for neighboring children, who may come into the yard to pet it.