The 5 Best Small Dog Breeds for Kids
Dogs and children are like best friends. The two are very close, lively, play together, and take care of each other. Unfortunately, not all dog breeds are child-friendly. Finding the right dog breed for children can be tricky.
Even small dogs are not always recommended for families with young children as dogs can get nervous around noisy small children.
Many veterinarians recommend waiting until your child is five years old to own a dog. Because, at that age, most children already have good impulse control and are better able to understand and follow rules about dogs.
The rules themselves are … Read More..
Pets and Attention: Using Dogs as a Case Study
Life comes at us so fast, and no matter how we try to keep things in perspective, it’s practically impossible to be at the beck and call of our pets. With family members sometimes in the mix, giving dogs the care they deserve is relegated to the background.
You may wonder, is my dog getting the attention it deserves? How much attention is the benchmark anyway? Although there aren’t any definitive answers to these questions, we’ve hand-picked several warning signs that point towards your dog craving attention.
1. Napping All the Time
When your dog tends to take naps that … Read More..
The Best Toys For Puppies
If you have just got a new puppy, then you know you are in for an exciting time!
Once you’ve got all of the essentials sorted out, then you are going to want, and need, to invest in some new toys for your puppy to play with.
Keeping young dogs active and engaged with lots of fun play and learning is vital for their well being and development.
Without proper play, your puppy can grow into an unhappy dog that is not well adjusted.
By allocating lots of pay time to let them get used to human interaction, and mental … Read More..