Dog's Best Friend: An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs

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Foreword he relationship a child forges with a companion dog can last a lifetime The friendship the shar ing the bond will stay with that child well into adult hood When reminiscing many people naturally dwell upon a special dog friend they had as children They may be purebred or mixed They may be big and galumphing or small and spritely They may be lazy hyper furry slobbery silly or majestic But in the end they are friends Often a dog is the first exposure a child has to the wider world of responsibility Lessons of duty and commitment frequently come in the guise of a canine companion Dogs depend upon people for all of the things s they need to lead happy healthy lives and children can play an important part in their care A Dog s Best Friend is a wonderful guidebook to help children develop a friendship with their dogs through participation and understanding The activities laid out in this book have been designed to maximize children's interactions with their pets Some activi ties emphasize direct involvement such as adminis tering proper feeding or recognizing when vet care is required Others though develop intangible yet equally important aspects of friendship such as