If the dog does not have long-term experience with children, its reaction may be unpredictable.
It is especially worth considering the fact that some children do not behave in the best way when they see animals.
Why a dog might be afraid of children
Excessive desire to invade personal space
Not all dogs are socially active and outgoing: some want strangers not to invade their personal space.
Children can pet someone else's animal without asking, which can provoke fear.
Activity
Children cannot sit still, so they actively move and wave their hands. The dog does not understand what to expect from the child.
Experts believe that this kind of unpredictability may be the cause of fear.
Noise
Many children like to make noise in public places, but dogs do not like loud sounds. Often the animal believes that this indicates impending danger.
Bad behavior
Not all parents explain to their children that they cannot touch other people's dogs without permission. Moreover, animals cannot be offended or teased.
If an ill-mannered child starts to misbehave, the dog may become frightened.
