Child and dogs - Afraid of interaction at times

[TahlzK]

Also, at times Laila hugs Leo, is that alright to allow that? I know not all dogs like hugs but is it alright so Leo can learn to tolerate the things kids do at times? I'm worried I'm doing wrong by allowing her to hug Leo at times.

She won't hug Sunny and I don't allow her to hug Serenity because Serenity's fear issues with people.

[Sparrow]

Originally Posted by TahlzK

Sparrow; What helped you get over your fear? That's probably why she likes Serenity. She may have issues but she's calmer then Sunny and Leo.

I think it was partly getting older, and partly the dogs I was around getting older and calming down. I don't remember any one thing. I liked dogs when I was little, I was just afraid of the direct interactions. I'd go pet my dad's Mal mix when she was sleeping, so maybe just seeing and feeling that they could be okay did it.