Pets and Kids

Assistance Dog Resources  by Autism Speaks   Service Dogs for Children with Autism are constant companions to children with autism. The dogs help them improve social interactions and relationships by;     Expanding verbal and nonverbal communication Teaching life skills Increasing interest in activities Decreasing stress within the family   Service Dog Organizations (Assistance Dog Resources)     4 Paws for Ability 4 Paws for Ability is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of children with disabilities and veterans by training and placing quality, task-trained service dogs. This provides increased independence for the children …

As a pet sitting professional over the years I have found that families have asked me to help them pick the perfect pooch for them.  Here is a formula and a link to help aid you in picking the perfect pooch.. I hope before you go out, adopt or buy the first four-legged furry that you see and you are attracted to, you should know that different dog breeds have vastly different needs and personalities. It is important you choose a breed that fits your lifestyles and lives with your personality or you and the dog will just be …

New motherhood is an exciting time, full of joy and optimism. And few things are more precious than the bond that can develop between your child and pet. To ensure the newest addition to your family and the furriest member of your family enjoy a happy and healthy life together, it is important to distinguish between myths and facts. Pets and Babies Myth or Fact: Raising children with pets can help your child’s development of non-verbal communication skills, compassion, and empathy. Fact! A positive pet experience is very beneficial to children. Taking care of a pet can help children …

Bite-Proof Your Children   Warm weather means kids on the move. Children on bicycles, skates and skateboards explore new places and come into contact with different sights, sounds, people and yes, animals. . . To prevent upsetting or even tragic situations resulting from active children encountering strange dogs, teach your children these rules about how to behave around dogs. Dogs do not like to be teased. Stay away from dogs that are chained or in fenced yards. Do not shout, run around, or stick hands at dogs through fences or open car windows. Never approach a strange dog. Dogs …

Kids and Pets can be a wonderful together. Dogs and kids are very similar in a lot of ways, except for the fact that dogs have bigger teeth and most children are unable to protect themselves from a dog if needed.So, it is not hard to follow that I have one key rule that I enforce at home: Children and dogs should never be left alone. Not even for a second. But it is important to note that just being in the room isn’t enough, as an adult and handler of the dog, you must also be engaged and …