R.A.
I am a family child care provider and mom of two as well. We have always had pets and most of the children in my care do as well. This has been an issue for some of my dc children at home. I have told the parents the same thing I do when the children are physical with another child. You walk right over to them and say "Can you show me how you touch nice?" Have them show you soft touching and then tell them that this is the way that we touch people and animals...practice touching the dog nice throughout the day and make sure to praise your child when you see nice touching. Remember that a dog can snap at any time...even a very friendly one. Never leave your child unattended with any animal! Good luck!