what puppies make the best dogs to have around children ?

Question

i was thinking of a lab they are very nice dogs

thanx to dog trainer ur answer is great i love little spaniels they are so adorable lots of people said they are lovely dogs and that labs are very boisterous trhanx for the tip i dont want my children getting hurt so i think i will fo gor the mini doggy (spaniel) (i also love lady and the tramp lol ah so adorable lol)

Answer 1

If you're sure about getting a dog, I'd recommend one of the Sporting breeds for a child. My all-time favorite mid-sized dog for kids is the English (or Welsh) Springer Spaniel. They require some grooming, but don't shed too much, are generally great with kids and easy to train. Females are a little bit easier than males, but either should make a terrific pet. They will need a good thirty minute walk every day.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Pekingese are great too and need less exercise. They are small, sweet and quiet.

Setters, Labs and Goldens are usually great with kids but they're bigger and shed quite a bit and are very boisterous until they are about two. Labs shed a LOT, are more stubborn and are better watchdogs, so be prepared.

I'd also suggest reading some really good books on training BEFORE you get the dog. Try not to do it randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also! These are some of my favorites:
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan

Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

And whatever breed of puppy you decide on, PLEASE buy from a private breeder where you can see the pups and at least one of the parents! DON'T go to a pet shop or buy one off the internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there. These "breeders" have figured out that they can use the internet to ship a dog directly to the customer and thus make more money by cutting out the middleman. If you buy a dog from out of state, good luck getting your money back if there's something wrong with the pup. These people count on you becoming instantly attached to the poor little guy and being willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars at the vet to treat whatever is wrong with him.

Find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money.

Answer 2

Practice it. Borrow someones youngsters and train for your again backyard in which there are much less distractions. If my puppy is pulling on a leash, I say "wait" and I quit the stroll. When I am in a position to "cross", I say "cross" and we cross, and whilst the puppy pulls at the leash once more, we "wait", although we simply took 2 steps. I train leashes within the again backyard with dogs earlier than they are able to graduate to the road, if I have a suite again, we return to the again backyard and train a few extra. For 'no leaping', I say "disgrace" and raise the legs off of me and dance the dog backwards relatively quick and make the dog sit down. When the dog sits, I compliment it. They do not love to be danced backwards, so that does not take lengthy to teach. You ought to right any behaviors you do not enable, dogs do not "out develop" matters. You get from your dogs what you place into them, so spend the time in coaching whilst they're little. If you realize a loved ones member or anyone on the puppy park or a neighbor, you'll ask them to support you with coaching. Dogs desire to thrill you, you simply ought to exhibit them what pleases you and what behaviors you do not enable, and do not forget to compliment well habits, so the dog is aware of to preserve doing it.

Answer 3

Look for a dog that wags its tail and does not cower in the corner. Make sure it does not have a problem if the child is by the food dish. The best dogs come from the Humane Society.

Answer 4

This site has a long list of dog breeds, and each one is rated for its suitability for being around children. Looks like there really are lots of choices.

Categories:
Excellent with children
Usually good with children
Good only when raised with them from puppyhood
Best with older considerate children
Not recommended for children

Answer 5

In my opinion, labradors and golden retrievers are the best around kids, but any dog can be a great companion.

Beagles are also very playful and tolerant of kids.

Answer 6

I would say labs because we had on and it followed me and my cousins around all the time and would bark if strangers were around. I would also recommend Yorkie there very playful and kid friendly.

Answer 7

Labs are great with children. They are very protective for their family.

Answer 8

a golden retriever, beagle, or a lab because they are friendly, sweet, and playful

Answer 9

beagles are the best around children :) they are medium size not small not to big but just right plus they are so cute

Answer 10

a miniature or a standard schnauzers. this type of dog is loyal, tough for it's size, protective, and loving