Improving Your Childs Behavior by Getting a Dog

submitted: Apr 5th 2008 | by: JakeForrester | Total views: 13 | Word Count: 425 | PDF View | Print Article

It sounds like a strange concept, but getting a dog can actually help to improve your child's behavior. All children love puppies. When I was young, I begged my parents to get a dog, and they of course gave in and got one. Few children think about the responsibility part of having a dog, especially a puppy.

Many children want to get a puppy or dog, but do not know about the responsibilities involved. So the first time your child begs you to get a new puppy, you might want to think about the positive learning experience it will give to them. Here are some ways having a dog can work on your childs behavior and learning.

By giving your child the responsibility of tending to the needs of their dog, they will develop a sense of accomplishment which will build confidence. They will see the result of negligence also when they don't take the dog out potty soon enough and there is an accident. The fact that the dog is dependent on them will give them a sense of self importance.

Your child will also see you give your dog discipline such as being put in time out for things like chewing on something important. In this way, they will see that they are not the only ones that are expected to behave. They will see that boundaries are placed for the dog as well. By seeing these things, your child will begin to see that good behavior is expected for everyone.

When the dog does something naughty like chew on your shoe and you put them in their crate or whatever discipline you give them, your child will see that they are not the only one that gets in trouble for bad behavior. This is one way that they will see that you as a parent are fair and balanced.

As your child begins to see that their duties to take care of the dog are rewarding, they will gain confidence in approaching other tasks that may be challenging. This way, they are learning how to cope with consistent responsibilities that you can build on. It will help prepare them for life later on.

So the next time your child asks for that cute little puppy instead of saying no, you might want to reconsider. It could wind up being a great experience for your child and your new dog. You just want to make sure that you stick to your guns and make sure that you make your child keep to the responsibility of caring for the dog.

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