| Nothing is more adorable than seeing a small child and | | | | knowing they are contributing to taking care of a living |
| a loving puppy playing happily together. What's even | | | | creature. |
| better to know, is that psychological studies have | | | | You Must Help |
| proven that people who are fortunate enough to grow | | | | These benefits and learning experiences between |
| up with a dog in the family household tend to have | | | | children and their pets do not occur automatically. It |
| happier childhoods. | | | | takes a responsible and patient adult to properly |
| Kids who grow up with a family dog learn respect for | | | | introduce the child to the new puppy and teach him/her |
| other creatures as well as caring for them. These kids | | | | how to properly interact with this new member of the |
| learn empathy, sympathy, handling responsibilities. They | | | | family. |
| also develop self-confidence and self-esteem by | | | | |