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Should a baby or small child ever be left alone with a dog?

Never.

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  1. Yes, if the dog is gentle
  2. Yes, for short periods
  3. Never ✔

Why: The AVMA says never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog, even a gentle one. Always supervise young children around dogs.

Huh, didn't know that: The AVMA says children are the most common victims of dog bites.

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Answer: Never. The AVMA says never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog, even a gentle one. Always supervise young children around dogs.

  1. AVMA, Dog Bite Prevention www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/dog-bite-prevention
    Never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. AVMA, Dog Bite Prevention www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/dog-bite-prevention
    Always supervise young children when around dogs, no matter how well behaved either are.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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