Serena; I`ve seen this tendenses on Mico during the last to years. Some of my cusins have become parents, and since we all share a summerhouse, it is not possible to avoid the children. Mico reacts when the child is coming towards him. he is barking and shows his uncomfortable. So if the child is coming to close he snaps. Even if I`m there to keep it under control. I do not have any children myself, but it may happen someday, and I do not know what will happen at that point. This summer I was in contact with a serious Cavalier breeder. She told me to practice Mico aroung children. let him try to relax, try to trust the child. Try to let the child approach. But I am too scared. I do not want to take that risk. I do not think Mico bites. But who knows, right? Every dog can bite if they are scared enough.
I am waiting a new cavalier puppy in januar, and want to do all I can to make him relax around children. How can I do that while he is a puppy?