One thing to keep in mind when choosing a dog for your family is how much care it needs. In some cases, grooming dogs is a full time job!
When thinking about what is involved in grooming dogs and how it may fit into your family life, some breeds to consider are those with short coats, who don’t shed much. Dogs such as Smooth Coated Collies, Fox Terriers and Greyhounds are much easier to manage than Afghan Hounds or Rough Collies, for example.
Well, it’s official…the best dog for children is the ever loyal and gregarious Portugese Water Dog! At least its the best dog for Malia and Sasha Obama… Read more »
While the most common way to categorize dogs is by breed, it’s not always the most efficient way when you’re trying to choose the right pet from among all the different dog types out there. Here are a few other methods of grouping dog breeds that can make your choice easier.
In the presence of a friendly dog children can feel confident to try something new. Just look at the children at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library in Broomfield Colorado.
Shiva, being a trained therapy dog, relates well to the children and she is part of a program to help them learn to read. She spends an hour twice a week in the library, sitting at the feet of children as they read aloud.
When researching a breed, a prospective owner should always learn of the breed’s temperament with children. So if you are checking out a small breed dog, you may want to look at a West Highland White Terrier–more commonly known as Westies. Read more »
Is your puppy sleeping through the night yet? Remember your excitement when you decided to get a puppy! Researching the breed, picking it out, bringing it home. Then you got your new puppy…sleeping much lately? With all the loss of sleep, you might as well have a child! Which begs the ultimate question, when will my puppy sleep through the night? Read more »
In the minds of most children dogs are warm furry cuddly companions who love to be hugged.
However, this isn’t always the case. All children need to learn how to treat dogs respectfully and this will help reduce the incidence of dog attacks on children.
When a family is looking to bring home a new addition, namely a four legged one, it is important to make the right choice. Choosing the best family dog for your household can be overwhelming. It seems everyone has a different opinion on dog breeds and which one they think is right for you. Read more »
Of all the dog breeds out there, a few are clearly ahead of the pack (if you’ll pardon the pun) when it comes to their natural ability with kids. The best breeds for children are gentle, easy-going, and physically sturdy enough to take a few over-exuberant squeezes and occasional clumsy handling. If you’re looking for a great dog for your kids, here are of few breeds to consider.
Dog obedience training is an important part in owning any dog and an incredible bond can develop between dog and child while practicing basic training techniques. Dogs respond well to positive reinforcement, they learn quickly that certain tasks result in praise and affection, and who better to give them this then a child? Read more »
