Everyone seems to, what I am going to label as, over-protect their kids when it comes to interaction with pets. My son, Zachary, has grown up with my female German Shepard (Nikkitta) who is now a whopping 75lbs. Not only is she his protector, but he is hers as well. Those bonds that you see in movies like "Marley and Me" are real! That is, if you allow it to happen.
Dogs know what you teach them, as do your children. So, if while your pets and kids grow up together and you teach them the values of having each other around...then (in theory) everything will go smoothly. Of course nothing can go without hiccups! So be prepared to correct those bumps to create that smooth ride.
Whats his is hers and she will keep it!
That picture is from when Zach was only 3 months old (in 2010) and just learning to do the smallest of movements in his little play mat! It was exciting for not only us to watch but for his loyal pup as well. She was there for nearly every first that happened with Zach, and he knows it.
Even now Zach treats Kita (Nikkitta) like a person. If she is tired he pats her and says "aww sleep" and I wouldn't have this relationship any other way at all!
I guess this is just my note to parents to let your kids be kids, with boundaries of course, but they need to develop these ever so important relationships!
Hey there everyone! I always felt like advice from other parents can greatly assist in raising kids, so this is my effort for people to help each other. This is the place for you if you want to toss ideas back and forth and see how others do things with raising their children. I personally have a 2 year old that is off the walls bonkers! So I need all the fun help and tips that people can offer.
Lets have fun with this!
I will be the first to throw my toddler advice out on the table. My little man, Zach, started walking at 8months old which surprised my wife and I completely! So we had to quickly realize that baby proofing for this guy would be tough. We went through baby gates, baby corrals, and jumpers of which none could contain this kid! Now we have this handsome 2 year old that is ever so mischievous still! If anyone knows a good toddler proof door knob/handle, do let me know because he is the next Houdini!!!
