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 »
With children, allergy problems related to dogs can become a real source of grief when your kids are begging you for a puppy. Kids and dogs go together so naturally it seems almost unfair to deprive your child of a pet just because of allergies. Fortunately, there are number of “hypoallergenic” dog breeds (also called low-allergy dogs or allergy-friendly dogs) available so your child can enjoy the companionship of a dog without added health problems.
Children and dogs can be great companions, but what if your dog makes your child itch andsneeze? You can still own a dog in spite of your children’s allergy, but you just need to be more selective on what breed to choose.
The cause of your children’s allergy is usually either the dog’s saliva, hair or dander. Dander is the skin flakes and scurf that’s constantly shed from a dog’s skin. Symptoms of allergy to dogs include red and itchy eyes, a runny congested nose, sneezing and wheezing.
Worms are a common concern for dog owners. They can cause ill health in your pet, so regular treatment is essential to keep them under control.
However when it comes to dog worms symptoms are so much worse if your children become infected.
Bringing home your family’s new puppy is a very happy time for everyone. Your children are excited that their months of waiting are over and you are excited for them, knowing how much your own childhood dog meant. Read more »
When choosing a dog it is always important to take your family’s lifestyle into consideration. Just like people, every breed of dog has different behavioral temperaments, personality traits and characteristics that will determine whether or not it is a good match with your family. Read more »
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.
Having kids and dogs share a bed can seem like a good idea to some. They may think that the dog and child will have a stronger bond or that the child will sleep easier knowing that they are safe with the dog close by. However, the truth is having children share their bed with any pet can cause a number of problems. 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 »
When we as parents watch as our dog covers our little one with sloppy wet kisses, it is hard not to worry about what types of bacteria and dog germs there might be all over that tongue. Dogs as well as all other types of family pets carry germs, but is it something to worry about? Here are some tips you can use to cut down on dog germs in your home. Read more »
