The benefits of acquiring a dog for the home are obvious. She gives joy during communication, protects, and teaches the child dedication, tolerance, the ability to forgive and love. To choose the right pet for children, there are many important factors to consider.
Instructions
Step 1
When to Get a Dog If a child has an interest in animals, this is not the main reason to get a puppy. At a young age, children learn about the world, and the dog is an interesting object of study. In addition, a small child and a puppy can harm each other without wanting to.
Step 2
Get a dog when your child turns 8-9 years old. He will have a conscious need to care for and empathize with animals. Please note that all the care of your pet will fall on your shoulders for now. Not only play with the dog, but also take care of it, entrust children not earlier than ten years. And adolescents at the age of 14-15 can train a four-legged friend and seriously engage in his upbringing, feeding, walking, grooming, etc.
Step 3
Choose a breed Not all dogs are suitable for communication with children - they have a different character and temperament. Among the breeds there are good-natured and pugnacious, phlegmatic and agile. Fighting animals are not suitable for friendship with a child. This applies to the Bull Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, Mastiff, Giant Schnauzer, Caucasian and Central Asian Shepherd Dog. If you do not want to risk the health of your children, stop your attention on the Spaniel or Newfoundland (diver) breed.
Step 4
Determine where you live There are a great many dogs of different sizes, conformation and character. When choosing a dog, consider not only your sympathies, but also your living conditions. First of all, determine the place where the pet will live: in an apartment, in a private house or a country cottage. If the dog begins to live in a house outside the city, choose large breeds: shepherd, collie, labrador. Large animals need space, and this will be provided for them.
Step 5
Choose a Small Breed: A small pet is needed to live in a city apartment. Get a Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Terrier or Japanese Chin for your child. These dogs do not require walks and successfully, like cats, use the litter box for their natural needs.
Step 6
Consider the character When choosing a dog for children, consider not only the character of the dog breed, but also the child's character. If you have a good-natured child, pick up a Labrador, Poodle, or Beagle for him. For children prone to aggression, do not be mistaken in choosing a "patient and unforgettable dog." After all, they only allow tactless handling, and while defending themselves, they can bite.
