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HOW TO CONSIDER ABOUT CHILDREN AND DOG FRIENDSHIP
As we know, many children really love a dog as their friend, because a dog
could give the companionship and affection to the children. The relations between
each other also could teach the child about the responsibility and how to caring
the others. For the good for that, we should to consider to give the child a
canine companion.
- Foremost is the decision as to what sort of dog will be the right companion
for your child. Learn about the different temperaments of dogs. Obviously,
you want one that has a good temperament and that can be readily trained.
You should see the prospective dog’s mother, noting whether she is calm
and placid or nervous and aggressive. Remember, too that, though the puppy
may be smaller than the child when you get it, it will grow much more quickly
than the child. Will your child be able to control the dog when it is fully
grown. Will your dog need a lot of exercise and can your child meet this need?
- The child must be able to understand that the dog is a living creature and
not a toy. Therefore, the child must learn to treat the animal properly. It
should not put things in the dog’s mouth, push it or pull it’s
tail.
- We should make the child aware of health issues associated with keeping
a dog. Get the child to keep a calendar marked with regular vaccination dates.
Discourage the child from sharing food or drink items with the dog. Help the
child to train the dog to use one spot in the garden for his toileting. Don’t
let your child play in this area.
- Encourage the child to train the dog early to get used to a collar, to walk
to heel without pulling on the lead and to sit and stay on command. Get a
good book or video from your local library for your child and give them encouragement
to persevere in the training process. Do not, however, allow your child to
take the dog for a walk without an adult present to supervise.
The child and dog will soon develop a strong bond of relationship. This may
encourage the child to become cushy approach other people’s dogs. You
must always keep caution the child about this problem. They should always exercise
caution when approaching an unknown dog. Rather than running up to the dog they
should approach with caution. You should tell our children to ask the owner’s
permission if the child want to pat a dog that is on a leash.
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