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kids in charge

The saying goes that “dog is man’s best friend”. Look around you and you will find great examples of this. While it’s also true that the main caregiver of a pet dog is often an adult, children can play an active role as well.

It all starts with the right mindset: often, adults introduce dogs into the family as playthings for the children. But having a pet is much more than owning an interactive toy: dogs and children can forge strong bonds and having a dog can help children develop kindness, understanding and respect for living things. Dog companionship can also improve a child’s social skills with people and taking care of Rover will encourage responsibility. To be sure, a child has a lot more

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