If your child is scared of dogs, you might want to consider getting them a dog that will be less likely to set off their fear response, but you’ll still need to address the underlying issue. The best way to go might be to spend more time on one-on-one interactions.
These furry, friendly creatures are famous for their love of children and sometimes enjoy being around them more than adults.
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Poodle
The Irish Setter is a relatively large dog but slender and might be a good fit for smaller children who are afraid of dogs.
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They have an outgoing and friendly personality that can help calm small children down when they get nervous around animals.