PERFECT PET FOR CHILDREN...

Dogs are Great Pets for Children - Cia de FotoFinding a first pet for a child takes more than a visit to a pet store or animal shelter. Parents need to think about the age and maturity of a child before helping them select a first pet. Is the child ready to handle animal care chores like feeding a pet, cleaning up after it or providing exercise? Some small pets, like guinea pigs, birds and fish only need a nice corner of the house for their cage and some loving care, while dog and cats need more upkeep and attention.

Pet Dogs are a Good Choice for Children
Dogs, forever known as man’s best friend, are active companions and willing playmates for children, but require almost as much care as another child! Before bringing a dog into family, parents should consider the family’s schedule, yard space, and whether they are ready to pick up the slack should a child lose interest—or become too busy—to handle primary pet care duties. Some aspects of puppy care simply can’t be handled by a small child, such as house training and obedience class. Parents should be ready to train the dog, then teach the child how to handle the dog.