Globally, dogs are the most popular pets. The population that prefers pets the most are children. In this case, dogs as pets are part of the children’s lives.
Dog breeds that are best for children are varied. The breeds that are most favorable for children are such as; bulldogs, beagles, bull terrier, collie, Newfoundland, vizsla, irish setter, poodle, Labrador retriever and golden retriever.
Dogs are beneficial in a number of ways such as teaching them responsibility, help the immune system, exercising, relieve loneliness and provide companionship, offer protection, they keep high spirits, one can teach unconditional love to children through dogs, teach selflessness, it builds confidence, help with speech development, improves social skills, help in reducing risk for developing heart disease, they listen, keep your child engaged, and they help in improving fast thinking.
In choosing the best dog for your kid you can use three methods which include selection of the right breed, choosing a dog of the right age, actually meeting and selecting the dog.
Avoiding small dogs, choosing one that suits your lifestyle, choosing between a purebred and a mutt and looking for kid friendly breeds are the ways you can use to select the right breed of the dog.
When choosing a dog based on its age one should avoid puppies, also be wary of old dogs, choosing a dog that has been with children and lived with them before.
Meeting and selecting the dog would be the final thing to do when it comes to choosing the right dog. When you meet and select the dog, there are some steps that you need to take such as looking for shelters and organizations with different dog breeds, interacting with the dogs, and inquiring about the history and the temperament.
How affordable the dog is also matters. Breeds of the dog come at a different price tag. Affordability is also inclusive of how you will be able to sustain the dog in the long run as different breeds require a certain type of sustenance and some may cost more than the others.
Dog selection is also dictated by the living situation. This matters in terms of the capacity of your home for the dog to grow and exercise. Some dog breeds require more space than others.
Once you get the right dog for your child, it is important to teach the child about responsibilities and how to take care of the pet well. Teaching the child this responsibility also sets them up for life duties and in making them responsible society members in future.
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