Sentences with phrase «family dog with children»

He would make a great family dog with children of any age (though be careful of little hands during play).

Parents often invest too much trust and too little supervision into the interactions of the family dog with their children, and this can lead...

Not exact matches

She lives in Palo Alto with her husband and three children, is an aspiring dog owner, and very much enjoys cooking large family meals and cycling to work.

As someone who worked with animals my whole life before becoming a stay at home mommy, and, yes, treated my cats and dogs like my children, when I actually HAD children, the four legged in the house became, * gasp * «pets», yes, still part of the family, just not as highly up on the ladder as the kiddos.

I am a mother and grandmother... raised and launched a brood of children along with their associated pets (a plethora of cats, dogs, hamsters, turtles, fish and birds became part of our family).

(Sturbridge, Mass.) Sept. 17, 2012 — Old Sturbridge Village will host a PBS Family Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, with free admission for members of public broadcasting stations WGBH - Boston and WGBY - Springfield (up to two adults and two children per member), and appearances by favorite WGBH children's TV characters Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Never leave your child alone with a dog, even if it's your well - trained, easygoing family pet.

It began with a question about juggling dog - walking duties with child - rearing duties — is it OK to leave a sleeping baby while you relieve the family pet?

Two young children fall in love with a stray dog that joins them during a family picnic at the park.

Wanting to teach / redirect their curious child who's gotten into some sort of trouble or another as they explored the world around them (you know the kind — five thousand cheerios all over a newly cleaned kitchen floor, a chair that is not to be climbed being climbed anyway and tipping over, brushing the family dog with mom's hairbrush of course, etc) but fearful of spoiling, they sternly respond with a «NO!!!»

Whether you have a family dog or cat, or your child has a favorite stuffed animal, encourage them to spend some time with their furry friends when they feel anxious.

The film accurately delineates a 1950's midwestern family, and viscerally captures the everyday, unplanned, mundane life of the time: rough - housing, pre-adolescent boys playing in the grass with their dogs, wrestling in the tall grass pastures, mothers watching intently, arms - crossed to the discretion of their children outside a window, fathers kissing their children and wives on the cheek, brief - case in hand, before a long day's work at the plant, and the aestival sun browning the faces and arms of all under its path.

It's a Christmas family holiday entry, and so it plays to that demographic, with «the parents watching over children aesthetic» like a towel rag the family dog won't release.

With the removable third row, the hatchback area has more than enough room for my family (two adults and two children) to pack out for a road trip and still have enough room for our 160 - pound dog.

Yes, the third - row seats are a squeeze for hefty adults, but it's these seats that put the Durango on the map for families with more than 2.4 children and half a dog.

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It curls around the western shore of a small lake just outside Algonquin Bay, Ontario, providing a pine - scented refuge for affluent families with young children, yuppies fond of canoes and kayaks, and an artful population of chipmunks chased by galumphing dogs.

To sum it up, when thinking about how to merchandise and retail this category, consider what might move a parent to purchase a toy for a child, because with the position that dogs currently occupy in most families, the motivation and desire to do so are pretty much the same.

«From helping families of children with Autism decrease dysfunction and stress to alleviating symptoms in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, HABRI research supports the importance of dogs for enriching lives and improving health and well being,» added Martin.

Some of the latest research shows that pet dogs help improve family functioning and lower stress in families with children with autism, there's a link between dog ownership and increased physical activity, and evidence that service dogs help to decrease symptoms of post-traumatic stress in our veterans.

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Some of the latest studies include research showing that pet dogs help improve family functioning and lower stress in families with children with autism; research about the link between dog ownership and increased physical activity; and evidence that service dogs help to decrease symptoms of post-traumatic stress in our veterans.

Small dogs may be unsuitable for families with active children or elderly or infirm relatives who could trip over a small, bouncy critter.

She recommends that dads do tasks with their children involving the family dog, such as brushing, washing or walking the dog.

(excesses of anything - high stress in your job, high stress at home; driving long hours, dealing with a with a child with physical or psychological issues, dealing with another reactive dog in the house, dealing with a spouse or family member with drug or alcohol issues?

Rottie can be excellent companions for all kinds of families, including those with children (provided you train your dog to behave around kids and also teach your kids how to act properly around dogs).

After 6 months of treatment, Tristan is now living the spoiled life in a new family with other dogs and children.

Unfortunately, the decline of the child's promise and the rise of Mom's responsibility often cause tremendous stress in the family relationship with the dog, and the purpose for getting a dog in the first place becomes clouded in anger and frustration.

As a dog trainer, I see many families who struggle with young children and unruly dogs in the home.

They make great family dogs for those with older, respectful children and are great companions for the elderly.

One of the most important things to know about this breed is that while they are family - oriented dogs and can do well with children they do not tolerate being pulled on and taunted the way more family friendly breeds like Labrador Retrievers do.

Visit a local shelter and find a mid to large size dog that will be perfect for your family; smaller dogs like Chihuahuas and Yorkies can be difficult for families with children as they can be overlooked during roughhousing and stepped on.

This volunteer keeps track of any foster families in the region along with their family situation (e.g. other pets, young children, etc.) They will match up incoming dogs with available openings in foster families and track where our dogs are living.

The long hair German shepherd makes a good family dog, and they are great with children; not quite as aggressive as the short hair version, but they are still protective.

Unless the masters impose their authority, these dogs can prove to be a problem for families with children.

It's been posited that because a dog acts as a playmate, a companion, a protector and a confidante, children are able to gain significant mental health benefits through regular interactions with family dogs.

Fostering is also a great way to teach your child about pet ownership and all of the responsibilities that go with it, so that when your family finally gives into the constant pleas of «I want a dog,» your kids have already served a tour of poop duty and know what they're in for.

The Havanese belongs to the AKC Toy Group and is a non-shedding, small dog that is not only gorgeous, but has an endearing personality that makes it a fine pet for both families with children and the elderly.

, golf, playing softball with his church, and spending time with his family which includes his wife and business partner, two children Rachel and Jacob, their four - legged crew of three dogs and one cat, and a cockatiel.

We caution all our families that small children should never be left unattended with a dog (for the sake of child and dog alike).

You can not saddle a child with total responsibility for the family dog and threaten to get rid of it if the child is not providing that care.

They are good with children and make ideal family dogs as well as excellent companions for the elderly.

The research study, «Canines and Childhood Cancer: Examining the Effects of Therapy Dogs with Childhood Cancer Patients and their Families,» is a multi-year effort taking place in hospital settings across the U.S. that will examine the specific medical, behavioral, and mental health benefits animal - assisted therapy (AAT) may have for children with cancer and their fFamilies,» is a multi-year effort taking place in hospital settings across the U.S. that will examine the specific medical, behavioral, and mental health benefits animal - assisted therapy (AAT) may have for children with cancer and their familiesfamilies.

If you have or plan to have children of your own, if you have family with young kids who visit frequently, or lots of younger children in your neighborhood, you are probably seeking a dog breed that is good with children.

These dogs aren't recommended for families with small children.

Dr Nancy Buchinski knew as a very young child that she wanted to take care of and work with animals.Growing up Dr Buchinski's family always had pets - dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, turtles.

As a result, they are friendly and generally good with children and other dogs, making them great family pets.

The Corgi makes a wonderful family pet; it plays well with children, but keep in mind these little dogs require daily physical and mental exercise, so families too busy with outside activities and seldom home are not ideal for the Corgi, but in the right environment they are one of the best family dogs around.

Are you looking for a great family dog that gets along well with children?

Simone's foster family says she is a real sweetheart, she likes children and gets along great with cats and other dogs.