Parents often invest too much trust and too little supervision into the interactions of
the family dog with their children, and this can lead...
He would make a great
family dog with children of any age (though be careful of little hands during play).
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.
Dog breeds Theories as to which breeds are less likely to mix well in a
family setting, especially
with children (see «Children at Risk,» p. 21),
children (see «
Children at Risk,» p. 21),
Children at Risk,» p. 21), differ.
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 f
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
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.