I personally feel the vast majority of kids are well behaved and respect dogs
Yes some toddlers can get overexcited with dogs, but if the dog is well trained and well socialised, the dog should be able to cope with that, and behave accordingly!
When we got Indie, she had to fit into our family routine, not the other way around, as although we love her dearly, she is the bottom of the pack! My children have always respected dogs and animals alike, not all dog owners teach their dog to accept childrens behaviour though
In the situation of the original poster, she is doing all she can, trying to find out the best way of dealing with this, which is very commendable
Dogs and children can be either two things a recipe for disaster or a recipe of love
With time and patience I am sure the latter will be the outcome for Jane!
Sometimes, I feel a bit annoyed on dog forums, as people can be very quick to judge children and to tar them all with the same brush, as maybe ONE incident, they have heard of
No wonder children lose faith in adults, as so many adults don't tend to give children much credit or respect! No matter how much we all adore and cherish our dogs, children should always come first!
Jane, I wish you luck in however you decide to deal with this, I am sure there will be a happy outome, within a couple of weeks
