Your kids want a dog
Kids are always seeming to want a cute little puppy to add to the family, but you are not so sure it is a good idea. You may even feel like a dog can be a hassle or that there are so many things that can go wrong. Here are some benefits of adding a new furry friend.
A friend for your children
Growing up can be hard, and sometimes it can be hard for your kids to make friends. Having a dog around is a great source of companionship for your kids. It may not be a human friend for them, but it is still someone they can come to and love.
They will always know that they at least have one friend, their furry friend, to greet them when they get home. They will know they have someone to hug when they are sad or scared, or have anything else going on.
Exercise
People with dogs are likely to get more exercise than those without dogs. This can come from taking your dog on walks, chasing your dog around the yard, or anything you could do with your dog that requires you to get up and move around. This will be an easy and fun way to get your kids to exercise.
Teach your children to be responsible
A dog may be a fun friend, but it is also a responsibility. A dog has simple needs like food, water, exercise, training, playing, walks, love, and other things. They may not be difficult, but they do need to be done, and your child will have to make sure to do them to keep your dog in good shape.
It is a great opportunity for your children to show you that they can be responsible. They may even enjoy having their own responsibility. It will be a responsibility they actually want, which will open the doors to showing them how to be responsible with other things.
Stronger immune systems
It is no secret that any animal can bring things in from outside or from other pets, including germs. While this may seem like a bad thing, it can actually help your children develop stronger immune systems. They will be exposed to different types of germs that will only make them stronger.
Overall happiness
Most of the time, dogs simply make people happier. They are fun to have around and will love to play with your kids just as much as your kids will love to play with them. Playing with animals has been shown to increase a person’s level of happiness.
Is it right for you?
These are only a few of the benefits that come along with bringing home a new dog; there may be many more that are not on this list. A dog is not for every family and there is nothing wrong with doing without. However, a dog may be just what your family needs and there are so many fun advantages to having one!
