The best dog breeds for kids should be gentle, protective, and friendly. Here are the breeds veterinarians recommend.

Maybe your family has a dog, or you visit friends and relatives who do. But even if you aren't pet owners or around animals on a regular basis, your child is bound to cross paths with a dog — leashed, ...

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I got a pandemic puppy to complete my pandemic bingo, I joke, after my pandemic divorce and making that whipped-up coffee. I had never had a puppy, so I had to learn how to train her, an 8-month-old ...

When it comes to finding the perfect pup for your family, not all dogs are created equal—at least when it comes to kid compatibility. Some dogs are natural-born playmates, ready to join in on backyard ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For any dog owner, bringing home a new puppy is a lot like welcoming a human baby into the home. With that arrival ...

Raising a dog alongside your kids is a great way to teach them about responsibility—and a way to prevent them from being ...

I am a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and have a gifted therapy dog. I also spend a lot of time in dog classes, hanging out in dog parks, and meeting, greeting, and avoiding other ...