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Take the Bite Out of Your Kid's Fear of Pets

Help your kids overcome their fear of furry, four-legged creatures. Credit: Corbis Here's another issue to give parents -- oh, we're ...Does Rover make your child reel in fear? Training kids to be comfortable around dogs just takes a little time and patience.

Pit Bull That Attacked 4-Year-Old Girl Released From Death Row

Franchesca Surun, right, with her dog Snoop, who spent eight months on doggie death row for biting a 4-year-old girl.Credit: Joe Marino, New York ...

How to Pick the Perfect Pooch for Your Kids

Look for tolerant breeds when picking a puppy to join your family. Credit: Susan.W.Patton, Flickr
If you've decided to adopt a dog for your ...

Dogs and Toddlers Understand Gestures at Same Level

Dogs are just as smart as two-year-olds sometimes, according to a recent study. Photo: jupiterimages
It turns out that dogs are more like our ...

Family Pours Own Urine on Lampposts to Find Lost Dog

How far would you go to get your child's dog back? Photo: Rosie Windsor, SWNS.COM
On July 4, the Baltesz family dog, a black Lab named Simon, ...

No exotic pets for kids under 5, say docs

Thinking of adding to your family zoo? If your kids are under 5, you might want to read this. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently sent out a ...

Best Pets for Kids: How to Choose Pets for Kids

When I was a kid, my parents indulged nearly every animal whim that I had, as long as I was responsible enough to back it up. And believe me, there ...

When parenthood turns your pets into pests

Before I was a parent, I was a pet lover. In addition to the two cats that I had brought into our relationship, my husband and I also adopted a dog ...

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