Consider your children’s personalities, number of children in the home, and ages before selecting a K-9. Everyone will lose if you don’t make a good choice, so take some time to be introspective about it. Are both of your children under the age of 9? If they are, you may not want to get the high-energy breed that could require the same amount of time and care as your children. Also, keep in mind the maturity of your children. There are some thirteen year olds who are not ready for the responsibilities of having a dog, while there are some 9 year olds who are mature enough to have a dog. You have to be honest with yourself. There are many unpleasant children and there are some who have difficulties with impulse control or anger management. If your children always pester you with endless questions, jabs, and other disruptive behavior, chances are they act the same way around dogs. Every dog ​​has their boiling point, and some are higher than others. You should ask yourself this important question before getting a dog: Is your child ready to have a dog in the house?

Some breeders will not place a dog if there are very young children in the house. They worry that young children are too young to understand the restrictions when playing, or that the dog is not receiving adequate attention. Puppies can learn to be shy around humans if they are treated too roughly, and a baby can accidentally hurt a small dog. If you have a little one, you should seriously consider these things.

Once you’ve decided that your child is old enough for a K9 and that you’ll be able to spend enough time observing their interactions and that the dog will get enough exercise, it’s time to figure out what your child needs in a dog. A small pet may not be the ideal friend for your child if he is boisterous and full of energy. For example, a 4-pound Yorkie is prone to accidental injuries and won’t be willing to run around the neighborhood. He wants to foster a good relationship, aside from safety concerns. The best bet for such a child would be a teenage or adult golden retriever. These dogs love endless ball tosses and playing with friends.

A small child can have many children passing by. This is why you want to make sure that the dog you get is not an escape artist. There are some pets that just want to run, as anyone who has owned a Gray Hound will attest. And no matter how great our efforts, a child and an escapist are just a bad combination. The children leave the doors ajar and the doors open. His schoolmates do this even more. While some guardian breeds make great companions for their own children, some may be unsuitable because they can be overly protective. What if the dog misunderstands a friendly fight between your children? What would happen if one of his son’s friends walked into his house without knocking on the door?

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