No, this picture isn't a WBBR Boxer!!! But what it is, is a reminder to each and everyone of us that dogs should be walked only by adults. These dogs are strong and weigh more than most kids. I personally have been dragged across the street by my dog who weighs alot less than I do and I am an adult! Not only is the weight difference an issue, but an obedience and safety issue. Most trainers will tell you the importance of establishing leadership skills with your dog. Is your child able to understand the dog/human relationship and able to train the dog on walks? Even if your dog is a perfect angel and the most obedient dog on walks you can not trust other dogs or people on walks. One day I was out and there was a 10 year old boy walking a small dog (about 15 pounds) all by himself with no parent or guardian in sight. A guy was walking towards him with a large German Shepherd cross. As they crossed paths, the large dog lunged and grabbed the boy's dog and shook it by the neck. Of course the child did not know what to do and was panicked and shook in fear. I walked over and broke the dogs apart as the large dog's owner was in shock and did not seem to react at all. Luckily the small dog was not hurt but the incident could have been worst. The child cried and was clearly upset. I think he was probably pretty traumatized by the whole situation.Please remember to keep our dogs and our children safe.
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