In the article you will learn about the features of the interaction of children and dogs.
How does a dog perceive children
Firstly, the dog perceives the child as a member of his family, as an integral part of it. Secondly, a well-integrated dog in the family itself seeks peace with the child, just as it seeks peaceful relations with other family members and with its relatives.
A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE by University of Helsinki animal cognition researcher Heini Tornqvist and colleagues sought to determine when children begin to develop dog reading skills and what role their experiences with dogs might play in this.
Cynologists recommend getting a dog no earlier than the child is 7 years old. At this age, children are already aware of the responsibility and are able to take on some of the responsibilities for caring for an animal.
How does a dog affect a child
The results of the survey showed that children with dogs were less likely to develop behavioral problems, had fewer social difficulties overall, were more likely to engage in prosocial behavior, and played more with family members.
