Kids and dogs learn a lot from each other. They learn about friendship and trust and loyalty. While it is a great way for kids to learn these important values, it may not be a good idea for any children to experiment and see how far they can go with a Rottweiler. If your Rottweiler is not used to being around kids, he may react sharply to the most innocent action and could inadvertently harm your child.

Teaching them both the do’s and don’ts will help your children as well as your dog to navigate the safety issues that are bound to crop up when they are together. Here are just a couple of helpful suggestions that will make for a fun and safe relationship between your child and your dog.

* Keep your young children from picking up your Rottweiler puppy. This will always be scary for the pup who does not want to fall down and will squirm and wriggle vigorously in an effort to be set down. This will result in your child holding him even more tightly and your pet could start kicking and biting out of sheer fright. To avoid this, teach your child to play with the dog at its level. Be sure the dog has plenty of space and doesn’t feel cornered. Handled right, your dog and your child will soon have plenty of fun times together without either of them hurting each other.

* Ask your child to help with the training of the dog. Teach your child to give your dog simple one-word commands and to give them consistently. This will keep the child involved with the dog’s upbringing and keep the dog familiar with the child as someone to look at for guidance as well as discipline.

*Be sure you are always watching the relationship between your dog and your children to make sure the relationship stays on an even keel.