3 Things Not To Do When Buying Your Kid A Dog

Expert: Victoria Stilwell, celebrity dog trainer and host of Animal Planet’s hit TV series, It’s Me Or The Dog.

1. Buying a dog when your child wants it…but you don’t.

“I always tell parents never ever get a dog for your child because your child wants it but you don’t. After the excitement phase passes, you’re left with a child who probably won’t look after it which means you’re going to be left doing the dirty work day-to-day. You’ll get angry and you’ll resent it. Let me stress: Only buy a dog if you’re really into it as well.”

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The President Has Poop Scoop Duty

The Obama’s dog, Bo, is now ten months-old and is settling happily into life in the White House, according to a canine update from AP.

While Sasha and Malia enjoy puppy playtime with Bo during the day–and try, somewhat successfully, to prevent him from chewing through magazines and shoes–it’s the parents (surprise, surprise!) who are responsible for his walks. Continue reading »

Dog Saves Toddler Lost in Wilderness

Just as the U.S. is filled with news of a dog mauling a toddler, Canada (surprise, surprise) comes out with the feel-good dog and baby story of the year. Truly, this is a tale that puts Lassie to shame. Continue reading »

The Most Disgusting PSA Poster Ever

I know how to get people to pick up their dog’s poop: make posters of kids eating dog s—. Oh wait, that’s a horrible idea. Not so, says the UK. Continue reading »

Hey Kids, the Dog Is Dying

I sat down to read the oft-funny musings over at United States of Motherhood this weekend to be met with a blog post that sent me running to the couch to smother my dog (who wasn’t supposed to be there to begin with) in some toddler-style love.

You know the type: full on, won’t get off, almost smothering.

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Kid Bathes Puppy in Toilet, Pup Lives to Bark Again

If this story weren’t so darn cute, I’d be horrified. The details: kid thinks puppy is dirty. Kid takes puppy into the bathroom to give him a bath.

Kid drops puppy in toilet. Kid flushes puppy. And somehow, kid AND puppy live to tell the tale.

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3 Most Common Mistakes: Finding a Pet

Today on Babble:

“3 Most Common Mistakes: Finding a Pet”

Expert: Jennifer Andrew, Humane Educator at the Best Friends Society, mother of one, and proud pet-owner of a dog and a cat.

How to find an animal that fits your family.

Read it here.