[expat1000]

That bottom photo - I’d never let a baby mess with a dog when it’s eating. Especially from its own bowl.

[old and tired]

That bottom photo - I’d never let a baby mess with a dog when it’s eating. Especially from its own bowl

Me neither. All our German SHepherds have been very very tolerant of babies taking their food and playing with their bowls, but it just seems like a bad idea. That dog's given his notice - this bowl is mine. Time to pick up the baby.

[Undecided 2012]

I agree

[Kozak]

Yeah it’s cute. But I’ve seen horrific facial bites on little kids from that exact scenario. It’s animal and you just never know....

[proud American in Canada]

“That bottom photo - I’d never let a baby mess with a dog when it’s eating. Especially from its own bowl.”

I had the exact same thought. The dog seems very patient, but it clearly wants his food.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Agreed, but only partly to be cautious with the dog. The main thing is to train children how to behave with dogs, and this is not good conditioning. That is, if you know your dog is very good and not food-aggressive.