Pets and children can be wonderful together, as long as they’re all having fun. The key is to understand what is fun for your dog and, more importantly, what is not. Whether you have toddlers or teens, we urge you to teach the young people in your household a few simple rules about how to play with their dog to keep everyone safe.
Activities for Children
- Have your children watch a fun dog educational video here
- Download an educational activity book (English) (Spanish)
For Parents
The video below is called “Seeing Both Sides,” from The Family Dog which also provides many excellent teaching tools and resources geared to kids of all ages. Another useful resource for families with kids and dogs is Family Paws for Parents.