You’ve probably caught wind of the emphasis on choosing a child-friendly dog for a household with kids. That’s because not all dogs are naturally equipped to handle the energy and playfulness that ...

A lot of recent research has confirmed that there are stress-reducing benefits when people have positive encounters with dogs. It is this effect that accounts for the increasingly widespread use of ...

When families are considering bringing a dog home, one of the most common factors parents ask about is whether the breed is friendly and safe for children. Among the many dog breeds that are popular ...

Bringing a new puppy into your family can feel very much like having another child, from potty training them to learning their sleeping and eating patterns. But if you already have children of the ...

This post is in response to When Children Play, They Follow the Golden Rules of Fairness By Peter Gray Ph.D. Twelve years ago, I published a kid's book called Animals at Play: Rules of the Game. I was ...

Shih Tzus are excellent family pets, especially for households with children. Their friendly, affectionate, and gentle nature ...

Some dogs are seemingly more talented than others. So-called gifted word learners (GWL) are rare canines that can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill that most dogs don't possess. To understand ...