The gentlest dog breeds for a child. Dogs of these breeds are ideal [LISTA] 26.01.2024

Psychologists have no doubt that the company of a dog in childhood has many very beneficial effects on the emotional, social and intellectual development of children. However, in order for your toddler to fully benefit from the benefits of having a dog at home, we need to know which breed will be the best. Which dog should you choose for your child? We present the best dog breeds for children

When deciding to have a dog, many people believe that small breeds of dogs are the perfect solution for children. Nothing could be further from the truth. Small pets are often very sensitive and susceptible to possible injuries. Moreover, small dogs cannot be identified as an oasis of gentleness. Such dogs are often highly excitable, and, completely unaware of their small size, they are not afraid to compete even with much larger opponents.

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Visit our gallery and check what the best dogs are if you have children. Our list will show you the best features of the breeds mentioned.

When choosing a dog for a child, it is worth remembering that even within a given breed, there are significant individual differences. The dog’s character is greatly influenced by previous experiences or traumas. If you want to adopt a dog from a shelter, you must make sure that it will feel comfortable in the company of children and will not pose a possible threat to them.

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Most bad dog habits – such as jumping on people, pulling on a leash, aggression, excessive barking and howling – stem from a lack of contact… with us, the owners. Another negative effect of loneliness is lack of exercise, which, as we know, dogs love! If we don’t have enough time for our dog, our apartment or house usually suffers. Unfortunately, destroying household appliances is most often the only way for a dog to relieve the stress caused by loneliness

The only way to break this vicious circle is to provide your dog with enough exercise and reward him if he is left alone at home and does not destroy anything. Of course, you should initially leave your dog alone for a very short time, and then slowly but systematically extend it.

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