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Originally Posted by longsuffering
Or you could properly socialize/train your dog so it's not afraid or unpredictable when approached by excited children.
My 70kg newfie was trained to be gentle and friendly when meeting people of all ages. I wouldn't say he loved children but he learned to be patient and calm regardless. If he did feel nervous when a running, barking dog approached him, he would relax and 'stand down' with a voice command.
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Is it possible your newfie just has a mild disposition naturally versus you being a super wicked dog whisperer? I've never had a dog, so I honestly don't know, but I'd assume the nature of an animal would also play a gigantic role in how calm they are.