Tip 1) DON'T ACT LIKE PREY

Screaming, running, and flailing around dogs can trigger what we call predatory drift. A child acting like a prey animal can cause a dog to slip into predatory behaviour: 'I must chase and catch this moving animal, maybe even grab and shake it!'. 

Whilst this is a natural response in some dogs (predation is linked to 'feeding' in fight, flight, feeding and courtship behaviours), it's best to avoid triggering a predation response from dogs around children. 

Weekly Thought

DON'T ENTER THE PUPPY SAFE ZONE

Dogs need space, just like anybody else. Children can be prone to grabbing dogs, tightly hugging them, messing with their food and water, and interrupting them when they're trying to rest.  Some dogs protect their food, water, and/or toys from humans, and some dogs will react to being grabbed/restrained. 

To avoid conflict and to keep everyone safe, I recommend a puppy safe zone that your child cannot access, especially for meal times and rest times. Use a baby gate or a separate room where your pup can unwind without the sticky-fingered (albeit loveable) interruptions of your children.