Make sure that your puppies toys are not similar to the kids (like
stuffed animals) and never toys shaped like shoes and slippers. Not
sure why its difficult for the kids to keep their toys picked up at age
3, they should be doing it...not you, but thats getting off topic. Every
time the puppy grabs a child's toy, firmly say "drop it" and take it
away. If you see her going toward your child's toy say "leave it".
Giving an appropriate toy at this time will help reinforce what she is
allowed to have.
One thing I did when my dog was a puppy was teach her boundaries. She
learned she was not allowed in the bathrooms or my daughters room. That
is great especially when the kids have friends over that are nervous
with dogs. Our dog has a basket for her toys (though she never learned
to pick up, but not for lack of tying on my part) that she goes to for a
toy or bone. She will nose through till she finds the one she wants.
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