Ideally, your kids should help you choose your new puppy. When you bring him home, don't let them play with him constantly. Puppies in particular need a lot of rest just like a growing child. Limit puppy-children play session to 15-30 minute periods, 2 - 3 times a day.

Young children may be tempted to shout at a puppy if they think he doing something wrong. Be sure they understand that puppies and dogs can be easily upset and startled by loud noises.

No teasing. Keeping a toy just out of reach will reinforce bad habits such as jumping up and excessive barking.

Wagging tails and play biting can be too rough for some young children. Supervise interaction and separate them if the play is too rough.