My dog shakes and runs from my baby. Is he scared or anxious?

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Why does my dog shake and run away from my 10 mnth old son. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a fear or anxiety behavior. Babies and small children commonly causes type of reaction dogs. This could be because dogs are not used to being around them, or as babies become more mobile they can invade a dog's space, causing a fear response. At this time I do not recommend you force interaction between your dog and child. Children should never be left unattended with pets, particularly if there's any abnormal behavior from the dog. If this continues as your child gets older or even if you want to be proactive I would consider having a trainer work with your dog now to try to avoid bites and other potentially harmful behaviors.

My dog shakes and runs from my baby. Is he scared or anxious?

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