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We all have heard that “Dog is man’s best friend” and it’s true. Time and time again, pets have become valuable members of our family, and if you are a pet lover then definitely you have heartwarming stories with your favorite pet that helping teach our children love, respect, responsibility, and gentleness. They can easily become an inseparable companion and develop lifetime friendships among them.

Owning a pet has plenty of benefits for your children: 

• It can teach children to take responsibility
• Pet encourage children to keep active 
• Pets can help children to learn empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Your pet can lower stress and anxiety levels.

Here are a few tips for a safe and rewarding start:

However, safety is important when you bring a pet into a household when you have children. So before bringing a pet to your home, it’s important to prepare your home, your children, your family, and as well as yourself and make sure your household remains happy and stress-free.

Be Gentle:- Children love animals, but they try to squeeze them and pull their fur or tails as a result pets trying to nip them. It is important to show children how to properly treat pets and how to praise the pet when it behaves well. 

Start Training soon: - Introduce your pet to children early so they have positive experiences. The dog uses their sense of smell to say ‘hello’ and find who they are. 

Avoid wild movement or loud voice: - Many children initially want to hug and squeeze dogs and want to play with the pet, but they need to remain calm. Sudden body movements can easily scare a dog and to protect themselves, they try biting or nipping.

Watch for Cues: - Some pets become excited when they meet with children, while others may fear the unfamiliar smells and sounds. This can lead to the aggressive behavior of your pet, so learn your pet’s behavior. Scratching, lip licking, or yawning can indicate stress in a pet.

Always supervise children with pets: -  Even the most well-mannered dogs have been bitten when their fur gets pulled, a child sits on him, a leg gets bent the wrong way, and more. To protect your child and pet, it is best to always watch the two together.

Always ask permission before approaching a dog that doesn’t belong to you: - Children need to understand that not all animals are friendly. This simple gesture can prevent an unsafe situation from developing.

Introducing your new pet should be an ongoing process, taking the time to educate your children. Set the right environment will improve safety. It increases your chances for a loving, healthy relationship between your new pet and children.