How do I politely make it clear to my friends that I don't want their dog licking my baby?

Question

I'm not that much of a germa-phobe, but that dog's mouth has been everywhere.. and before you say dogs mouths are cleaner than ours.. No they are not.. New research has debunked that myth..
This particular dog licks his butt.. and tries to pick fleas from his fur.. How can that be cleaner than us!?

Anyhow, how can I be nice but still tell them to keep their little dirty dog AWAY from my baby..

For those smart as*es who answered and said my post made no sense..
The dog actually climbed onto the sofa where me and my baby were sitting.. and then licked my baby

How far away should I keep him then.??Should I just not go to their house??

Answer 1

How about you keep your baby away from their dog?

Answer 2

B/c these are your friends I'm sure you could tell them anything but, some people look at their pets as their children. So by you saying that you don't want their dog to play with your kids could put a strain on your friendship


If you've already told them that you don't want their dog licking your baby, and it still continues to lick your baby, your best bet is to not bring your baby over there.

If they ask, just explain that you didn't like what the dog did, they continued to allow the dog to do it, so to avoid any further misunderstandings (and a assault charge lol) you would prefer if they (your friends...no dog) came to your house instead or when you get a babysitter, you'll go to their house.

Answer 3

If the doggy is just licking baby's hands or toes, or something like that, I wouldn't worry to much. A dog's lick is not dangerous, it's like touching any other thing that might contain a normal amount of germs. Just wash baby's hands afterwards. If the dog licks the face that's less pleasant. Still not a threat but not advised to let a dog lick a baby's face. They are your friends no? Then they should understand if you ask them politely not to let doggy lick your kid. Just tell them you rather not have the dog lick your baby anymore, politely, with a smile and everyone goes home happy. Best opportunity is to tell them next time the situation occurs, rather then calling them up out of the blue and telling them. So you don't seem to obsessed with the case. Pass it off lightly..Like a "Oh By the way :) ..."

Answer 4

Simply pull your baby away and say sweetly, "Oh, no! No puppy kisses yet! We might scare the baby!" Then pet the dog as if you aren't offended. Keep doing it every time and they should get the hint. If they don't, you may just have to sit down with them and say, "Look... call me weird, but I just don't feel comfortable with my baby being licked by your dog. At least not right now. So... if you could help me with that?" If you can't bring yourself to say anything, then just stand up anytime the dog is around. Unless you live with them, it shouldn't be a problem all the time, and maybe you could just avoid the dog politely when it is? I mean, I'm assuming that you are in their house. If it's your house, you have the right to be a bit more blunt... but still polite. So... that's what I'd try. Hope that helped. :o)

Answer 5

Well why is the dog within reach of the baby? If the dog has fleas then I hope you're not letting it in your house. And if your bringing your baby to there house knowing this dog is flea-ridden and likes to lick it - well then why? Sorry - but your post makes no sense. Keeping your child away from this dog is something YOU need to do.

Answer 6

Just tell them that babies have very immature immune systems and can get sick very easily, could they please not let the dog lick the baby, and could they also wash and sanitize their hands before touching the baby too. It's terribly rude for them to expect you to let the dog lick the baby, since babies are that senstivie to any germ in the environment. Plus, if the baby is younger than 6 weeks, the pediatrician will tell you to try to keep them away from anyone but family and wash your hands before doing anything with the baby.

and dog mouths aren't cleaner, they are just as dirty, but most of the germs are dog-specific and that is where the myth came from. Plus they use their mouths liike we would use our hands, to interact with their world.

Answer 7

Their is no polite way to say "get your dog away from my baby". Especially in their own home, if you did it would most likely be followed by a " Get your baby away from my dog" from them.

My advice, stay away from their home until your baby is old enough to walk around and be mobile, or you get over the fact that a dog is going to be a dog. It's going to jump up, lick, kiss, and generally bark and act like a dog.

and besides...wait until the day your child decides to take their diaper off and smear poo all over themselves and the crib, wall etc. When their shoving their little feces covered hands in their mouths...you'll pray for a little dog kiss.

Answer 8

I would just say something like "I know I may sound a little paranoid, but I would feel much better if your dog would not lick my baby. It might be better if we visited without the dog here until the baby is older". If they are offended, they probably aren'y very smart - or good- friends. That is just common sense. Good luck- people are So sensitive about their pets!

Answer 9

I have 2 small dogs, when anyone comes into my home I let the dogs greet them. It doesn't hurt for a baby to get a small lick on the foot. I wouldn't let them lick on faces or hands. I try to consider my guest HOWEVER the dogs live here the guest don't. If you know they have dirty little dogs why would you go there?

Answer 10

No animal, cat, dog or whatever should be allowed to lick a baby! just plain tell them that the dog has germs and you absolutely don't want it licking around on your baby. ask them to keep the dog away from the baby for now until it gets bigger.

Answer 11

i might in basic terms tell them which you're uncomfortable with having the dogs around the infant right this moment. enable them to appreciate which you do no longer dislike the dogs, yet that it truly is been bothering you. maximum human beings would be expertise of this. you do no longer unavoidably could supply them a particular reason, as you do no longer go with to start up any form of conflict of opinion. you additionally can invite them over somewhat: this way the dogs does not intervene or are available in touch with the infant. in the event that they do no longer understand what you ask, then that's recommended to contemplate unlikely over there perfect now. wish this enables!