This is a short guide, mainly aimed at people who have younger dogs, and want them to get used to children. Following the sensible advice in this guide could help many couples who get a dog first and then have a child. The advice is very general, though there is some mention of which breeds do and don't tolerate children well. There is a very useful chapter on 'Dogproofing your child', which many children I have met should read! Children can easily be bitten, and their skin is fragile, so this is a key safety area with dogs. The authors wisely recommend professional help for dog owners with serious worries. This should be compulsory reading for all new parents with dogs.