Thinking of adding a dog to your family? We give you several reasons why it is beneficial to have a furry friend among us, especially if you have children.<\/p>\n
A dog is an excellent companion for a child, a source of affection and learning and also, is very beneficial in the development of the child.\u00a0<\/strong>According to research conducted by Oregon State University psychologists on preschool children, they found that teaching children how to care for a puppy, increases their social skills for the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n However, it is important to know that pets also have a number of needs that cannot be neglected. All dogs require attention, affection and exercise.<\/strong><\/p>\n What are the benefits of pet ownership for children?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - It reduces stress, which helps children to be less aggressive.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - It improves self-esteem, they feel loved by their pet and, by fulfilling the obligation to feed, clean and care for them, we are creating a sense of usefulness and motivation within them.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - Reduces anxiety, headaches and appetite disturbances.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - It requires an increase in physical activity, it keeps the child away from sedentary lifestyles.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - Regulates heart rate and blood pressure.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - A child walking a dog establishes new social relationships in the street by attracting the attention of other people.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - Accelerates psychomotor development through play, exercise, chasing, laughter, etc.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - It plays a protective role that it shares with the parents: it is not only mum and dad who love and care for me. The pet provides security when parents are absent.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - They develop the value of responsibility, as pets invite children to imitate adults in their role as caregivers.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - A relationship of mutual trust is created that promotes self-awareness.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0 - It provides acceptance and love without prejudice.<\/p>\n\n
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