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It really gets my goat the way some people treat their animals. They seem to think if a dog is supposed to be good with kids then they don't have to watch the kid and the dog play together. WRONG! Sure lots of dogs are good with kids but you still have to TEACH them how to interact with the child. They aren't simply BORN with that knowledge. Just like you have to TEACH THE CHILD HOW TO INTERACT WITH THE DOG TOO. If you don't the child is going to end up getting bit and then you will blame the dog when it really isn't his fault. Often the dog gives plenty of warning before he snaps. It's up to the adult to pay attention.
Hound dogs are the most misunderstood dogs I've found.
People think they are supposed to be good hunting dogs but they don't stop to think they have to TEACH THE DOG WHAT IS EXPRCTED OF HIM. Sure they have the instinct but they have to be trained how to use it.
Before a person acquires a pet they should learn what is required to take the proper care of such an animal. It's cruel to get a dog and chain it outside and just give it food and water and then ignore it. Dogs are pack animals and need the companionship of others. If they don't have another dog to associate with then YOU are in their mind their PACK, their FAMILY. They need your attention.