
The important thing to remember is that your child must be taught how to treat a pet. It doesn’t matter if it is a dog, cat, hamster, bird, or fish, you must lead by example and actually show your child how to treat the pet. Here are a few tips to help.
Teach Your Child
• NEVER allow your child to hit, tease or climb on your dog or cat. It is never funny. It is also not the time to take pictures or video. It is a teaching moment and you must react immediately!
• Most dogs and cats don’t like humans in their face. Teach your child to give the pet their personal space.
• NEVER allow your child to hit, tease or climb on your dog or cat. It is never funny. It is also not the time to take pictures or video. It is a teaching moment and you must react immediately!
• Most dogs and cats don’t like humans in their face. Teach your child to give the pet their personal space.
• When an animal is eating, do not allow your child to
disturb them.
• Ears and tails are very tempting to toddlers. This is a
definite “no-no.”
• Never allow your child to approach an unfamiliar dog. It is
important to keep a safe distance and ask permission from the owner.
Your Dog or Cat
• If you
are expecting a baby, let your pet explore the nursery. When your bundle of joy
arrives, you can bring a blanket with its scent on it for the dog or cat to
smell. It will help them accept the new arrival.
• You know your pet’s temperament better than anyone, so you
know their limits. Always remember that they no matter how much we love them
and consider them family; they are animals and will react when pain is being
inflicted on them.
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There is nothing more wonderful than the bond between a child and
their pet. If you ask most adults about their childhood pet, you see their eyes
light up at the memory. The relationship between a child and their pet can be
amazing as long as you supervise both of them as they grow up together.
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I'm thankful that I had the chance to grow up with dogs and cats and horses and farm animals... every kid should get this chance, it helps to become a much better adult ;O)
ReplyDeleteSo should momma get me a human pet, BOL??
ReplyDeleteVery good things to remember ... thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWe only do pets at our house, but we know you boys enjoy the grand girls :) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteVery good advice!
ReplyDeleteMy grown children will always have pets. For a while I thought my only grandchildren would be furry.
ReplyDeleteI didn't grow up with pets, but most of my nieces and nephews did. I will have furry friends with me for the rest of my life.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, guys!
ReplyDeleteWe had pet rats, guinea pigs, birds and lizards before we got our first dog, a miniature poodle named Suzette when I was a youngster
ReplyDeletehugs
PugRanch Mom
I 1000% agree if you have one child/pet you need the other.
ReplyDeleteWe adopted Toto the mighty mini Dachshund when our daughter was almost 3.
We had him almost 11 years and Milky-way our first cat 14 1/2. She grew up learning so much from each one. She has had at total of 4 cats as an adult.
I loved your photos
Hugs Cecilia
There's not much sweeter image than that of a little kidlet with their favorite pup. Too cute.
ReplyDeleteGrew up in a houseful of pets. All different species. I feel sorry for children who don't have that experience....
ReplyDeleteGreat post ! Kids learn so much with pets ! Purrs
ReplyDeletethose are great tips. I wish every parent was good about teaching their children how to act around pets.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, and very important, tips!!
ReplyDeleteIt is good for kids to learn to respect animals when young.
ReplyDeletePawsome post
ReplyDeleteWe only have the four-legged kinds of kids here, but we love this post. Such important stuff!
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