Most kids get wide-eyed and excited when they see a dog. Usually they will fearlessly go up to one and pet it or if older, ask first if it’s OK. Sometimes kids are scared of dogs or parents bring their kids to the dog park and shield them from dogs other than their own. That’s probably a good practice. You never know, I guess.
But I like to see parents and kids interacting with the other dogs. If handled right, kids get to meet a new dog, under safe conditions. In this picture, the owners are carefully monitoring the situation, holding the leash, as the mother initiates the contact, petting the dog and making sure all is safe. See the child smiling? A positive experience all around.
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