What Makes a Small Dog Breed Good for Kids? Annie-Mae Levy, a professional dog trainer for the puppy and dog training app, Woofz, says small breeds should be very comfortable with hands-on family ...

Bringing a new puppy into your family can feel very much like having another child, from potty training them to learning their sleeping and eating patterns. But if you already have children of the ...

Maybe your family has a dog, or you visit friends and relatives who do. But even if you aren't pet owners or around animals on a regular basis, your child is bound to cross paths with a dog — leashed, ...

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When it comes to finding the perfect pup for your family, not all dogs are created equal—at least when it comes to kid compatibility. Some dogs are natural-born playmates, ready to join in on backyard ...

Raising a dog alongside your kids is a great way to teach them about responsibility—and a way to prevent them from being ...

Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and... Do your kids want a dog? Science may be on their ...

A funny thought: Some of us say we get a dog because we're too busy with our careers to have children. But if you really think about it, our dogs are just like children. Small, furry, adorable ...

Marin County is both dog-friendly and kid-friendly. But, dogs and kids don’t always mix. And the results can have serious consequences for both. Navigating interactions between dogs and kids in public ...

A new study finds that getting a family dog is linked with a big jump in physical activity in younger kids – especially in young girls. The finding is part of a growing body of research investigating ...