It's easy to forget that responsible pet ownership skills must be taught, since they don't come innately to most children. Begin talking with your children as early as possible to build the foundation for behaviours they will use for the rest of their lives.
Click here to download a simple, kid-friendly list of rules that you can use to teach your children about being a responsible pet owner. Also included in this is a list of safety tips for kids published by the American Kennel Club.
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