Health Benefits of Dogs in the Lives of Our Children

Companionship is perhaps the most universal thing that dogs give us, but this is only the beginning.

Children who grow up with pets have less risk of allergies and asthma, many also learn responsibility, compassion, and empathy from having a dog.
Unlike parents or teachers, pets are never critical and don’t give orders. They are always loving and their mere presence at home can help provide a sense of security in children. Having an ever-present dog can help ease separation anxiety in children when mom and dad aren’t around.

Having the love and companionship of a loyal dog can make a child feel important and help him or her develop a positive self-image.

Kids who are emotionally attached to their dog are better able to build relationships with other people.

Studies have also shown that dogs can help calm hyperactive or overly aggressive kids. Of course, both the dog and the child need to be trained to behave appropriately with each other.
Children and adults alike can benefit from playing with dogs, which can be both a source of calmness and relaxation, as well as a source of stimulation for the brain and body. Playing with a dog can even be a doorway to learning for a child. It can stimulate a child’s imagination and curiosity.

The rewards of training a dog to perform a new trick, for example, can teach kids the importance of perseverance. Caring for a furry friend can also offer another benefit to a child immense joy.

That is why this organization has made it part of its goals to help establish a better relationship between dogs and their human counterparts.

If you out there, and you have a well-balanced dog, do endeavour to him/her put a smile on the face of a Child this weekend.

My name is Maximo, and I hope you enjoyed and learned something new today from this write up.
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