People often ask me how they should respond when people send them photos of their “cute” dogs and babies having unsafe interactions together. Or maybe they see a dangerous interaction on social media and aren’t sure if they should say something. Many people resent unsolicited advice and become defensive (or block you for trying to help them).
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of offering unsolicited advice. I also share some tips for how to give advice that people are actually willing to hear.
How would YOU respond if you saw this unsafe photo? Would you?
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Unsafe Child and Dog Interaction
This child should not be allowed to approach ANY unfamiliar dog. Click to watch video.
Responding to Dangerous Dog and Child Photos Online
Since people don’t like to feel like they are wrong or that they are making bad decisions, sometimes it helps to reply to a photo with another photo. Feel free to use this photo along with a kind and constructive comment such as, “Hey – cute dog and baby. I’d love to see more photos of them, but here are some guidelines to make them safer.”
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