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Kids and Dogs Safety Tip Sheet -- Teaching children the do's and don'ts regarding animals is among one of the most important lessons you'll ever teach them. Animals are everywhere and though many are domesticated, this does not automatically make them safe. For example, in the U.S. alone, 1-2 million dog bites occur annually.
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17 Tips That'll Safeguard You and Your Family From Dog Bites or Attack -- Did you know that more than one million north americans will be bitten by dogs this year, and about one million dog bites will go unreported. It's sad but most of the victims will be children.
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Kids and Dogs: Teach Them to be Safe -- Think back to grade school. Do you remember what to do if your clothing catches on fire? Stop, drop and roll. Fire fighters taught us, and we remembered. But did you ever learn the safe way to pet a dog, or what to do if a strange dog approaches you outside? More importantly, do your children know?
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Dogs and Children: Why Do Some Dogs Bite? -- Recently I spent some time visiting my sisters and their families. My youngest sister has two dogs, a yellow lab and a lhaso apso. My other sister has two children, my one niece, who is seven years old and their youngest, who just turned one. Putting this group together for a holiday is a recipe for certain disaster.
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Choosing The Best Pets For Kids -- "Can I have a puppy? Please, oh please, I'll take care of it and look after it and everything." Just what do you say to your kids when they ask for a pet?
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Dogs and Children: What You Should Know -- Dogs and children are a perfect fit. They are what fond memories are made of and part of a joyful childhood. But sometimes tragedy does strike. What should you do to prevent an accidental attack?
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Simple but Powerful Ways to Ensure Your Family and Your Dog Get Along -- Dogs and children need your guidance and supervision to live together happily ever after. Here are some tips that will help your family get along.
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Best Dogs for Families with Kids -- Choosing the right dog for your family with kids need some research if you are new to the dog ownership. Families with kids need to pay attention on certain dog qualities such as temperament, size and energy level before adopting or buying a dog.
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Dog Child Interaction -- Dog-child interaction is the single most important issue to deal with if you have a child and a dog. Children love dogs but dogs don't always love children. When you bring home a new puppy, your child should be trained together with your dog. Dog owners need to remember that it takes two to tango.
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Ten of the Most Popular Dog Breeds for Children -- In choosing a dog for the family, it's a good idea we keep the children in mind. Some dogs are not tolerant of children and can be a threat to them. There are many breeds of dogs out there to choose from. Do your homework to see which one works the best with your family and especially your children.
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Keep Safe: 5 Tips Every Parent Should Know to Avoid Dog Bites -- Dogs bite when they feel threatened, are in pain, or when they are trying to protect their “turf” or guardian. The turf can be a yard, car, office or home. The guardian can be the adult responsible for the pet or a young child. There are several preventive tips parents can use themselves and teach children to keep the whole family safe.
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When Dogs Attack: How to Ensure Your Children are not the Victims -- A dog is more likely to bite a child than an adult. Of little kids 14 and under, about fifty percent are reported to have been bitten by a dog.
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