13 Reasons Why It Is Important To Raise Kids Around Dogs

13 Reasons Why It Is Important To Raise Kids Around Dogs

For those parents sitting on the edge, here are several positive
reasons you might not have thought of to bring a pet home for your
kids:
Aside from building great memories, having a pet in the house
actually serves some pretty incredible purposes when it comes to
the emotional development and even physical health of kids.
Multiple studies point to the
positive impact that companion animals have on our kids, but don’t
despair if allergies, building policies or finances keep you from
being able to add to the family at the moment. There are plenty of
programs and volunteer opportunities out there that allow kids to
engage with animals one-on-one and reap many of the rewards
that having a companion in the home would provide. Either way,
kids and animals alike benefit from each other’s company, and
they enjoy some pretty valuable benefits along the way.

1. A study in the Journal of Pediatrics shows that kids who had a
   dog during the first year of
   their life had higher immune response, with 31% fewer respiratory tract infections than those without.

2. I think I can, I think I can!
   Children with a companion animal in the home have higher self-esteem impulse control and social skills.

3. Living with and interacting with a family pet increases empathy and compassion.

4. Having a furry friend in the house can help instill a sense of responsibility in kids, so keep assigning those poop scooping chores. It’s for their own good.

5. They’ll never lack for a soft pillow. : )

1. Children with autism, other spectrum disorders or ADHD can
   experience lowered blood pressure and better cognitive and
   communication gains when able to participate in therapy dog programs.

2. Kids who find reading a challenge have higher success when reading to their pet. Researchers posit that this can be the result of lowered stress when in the presence of Mr.Whiskers.

3. They get this Feeling of being loved unconditionally?- I can tell
   you that, that feeling is Priceless.

4. Kids with pets get outside more—to go for walks, run and play —and enjoy all the associated health benefits.

5. Nurturing a pet is an acceptable way for boys to “parent play”—to practice being caregivers.

6. Sharing the love and care of a family pet forges an additional
   common bond among siblings.

7. Playing with dogs may help lower blood pressure.

8. Children who grow up in homes with pets have less risk of developing common allergies and asthma.

There are so many benefits that pets provide for kids! It’s easy for
kids to get wrapped up in the idea of owning a new pet(Dog), but
it’s up to their parents to make sure the experience is a positive
one and that the pets(Dog) receive the care they need for their
entire lives.
Kids tend to think of all the good, fun benefits of having a pet
(Dog). Parents who are experienced, or even first-time pet owners,
know there is a lot of patience, time and effort involved but that the
payoff of sharing your home and life is the unconditional love a
well-cared-for pet(Dog) gives. It’s well worth it.