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Observational learning

Observational learning occurs when children develop skills by watching adults notice boundaries, respond calmly, and protect people or animals.

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Teaching children safe behavior around unfamiliar dogs

Teaching children safe behavior around unfamiliar dogs

Why unfamiliar dogs require careful boundaries Children often judge a dog by its size, appearance, wagging tail, or the owner’s reassurance. These observations are not enough to establish safety. Dogs communicate through posture, movement, facial expression, vocalization, and changes in arousal, and those signals can be subtle. A wagging tail does not always mean a […]