There’s nothing wrong with using one of the devices to help control a child who wants to run ahead. It gives them some freedom, but it’s under control. Better than holding them by the hand because they can slip from a person’s grip and be gone. I used something like this when my kids were younger in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Then, for whatever reason, this type of control went “out of favor.” Now they make animal backpack type things which can be used.
When I was taking care of a grandson several years ago, I didn’t have a playpen any more and wasn’t going to buy one for the short period of time that I would need it. I used a four foot high wire exercise pen with a pad underneath and put that out in the yard so my grandson could play outside with his toys. We didn’t have a fenced yard at the time. He also had time to run around the unfenced yard under supervision.
Some kids probably would need a top on a playpen. Otherwise, they could climb out and get hurt or get into things.
I think both moms need to be watching what’s happening at the other end. Both of the “children” should be on shorter leashes and next to them so they can be watched.
I don’t see Fred’s owner in either panel. That means he’s at the end of the leash. He should be kept on a shorter leash when out in public. He doesn’t need to be heeling, but should still be close to his owner and kept under control for his safety and that of others.
citation over 10 years ago
The sad part is that when Fred has finally had enough and snaps at momma’s little darling, she will blame Fred for being a ‘vicious’ dog.
Manhunter808 over 10 years ago
Fred COULD have moved a couple of feet away….
juicebruce over 10 years ago
Woman ! Pay attention to the child unit in your care and stop talking !
Simon_Jester over 10 years ago
Don’t bark…yelp in pain, that’ll do it.
sbchamp over 10 years ago
Good suggestion for the ‘precious snowflakes’, Fred
pappybrown59 over 10 years ago
Our Bassett,Flop,can get cranky too.I’d let him snap at the little brat
alondra over 10 years ago
Not a snarl, he’ll be thought to be a vicious animal that needs to be put down. But a loud wimper should help.
Chickweed Fan over 10 years ago
There’s nothing wrong with using one of the devices to help control a child who wants to run ahead. It gives them some freedom, but it’s under control. Better than holding them by the hand because they can slip from a person’s grip and be gone. I used something like this when my kids were younger in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Then, for whatever reason, this type of control went “out of favor.” Now they make animal backpack type things which can be used.
Chickweed Fan over 10 years ago
When I was taking care of a grandson several years ago, I didn’t have a playpen any more and wasn’t going to buy one for the short period of time that I would need it. I used a four foot high wire exercise pen with a pad underneath and put that out in the yard so my grandson could play outside with his toys. We didn’t have a fenced yard at the time. He also had time to run around the unfenced yard under supervision.
Some kids probably would need a top on a playpen. Otherwise, they could climb out and get hurt or get into things.
Chickweed Fan over 10 years ago
I think both moms need to be watching what’s happening at the other end. Both of the “children” should be on shorter leashes and next to them so they can be watched.
Chickweed Fan over 10 years ago
I don’t see Fred’s owner in either panel. That means he’s at the end of the leash. He should be kept on a shorter leash when out in public. He doesn’t need to be heeling, but should still be close to his owner and kept under control for his safety and that of others.
bresnik415 over 10 years ago
School ’em Fred!
hippogriff over 10 years ago
Probably tethered outside of an establishment that bans dogs.
Chris Sherlock over 10 years ago
Nip at him, Fred…that’ll fix him!
AmyGrantfan51774 over 10 years ago
wonder if Fred’ll bite the brat??!!!!!