Handling & Interacting

Every pet reaches a point where they’ve had enough interaction and the need for some alone time becomes pressing. Most adults can relate with this...

When a child sees an animal their eyes light up and a huge smile spreads across their face. Kids are so thrilled to be in the presence of animals,...

With pets in the family it stands to reason that before too long there will be puppies, kittens or other young arriving on the scene. The whole...

Choosing a pet and child friendly holiday requires a great deal of forethought. This article discusses what should be thought about when travelling...

Getting your home ready for a new pet is very similar to preparing your place for a young child. Pets are curious, playful, inquisitive and have no...

This article is about kids pet care, children and animal handling, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and small animals,...

Older animals are often fragile beings, and children should be taught to interact gently and patiently with them. This article offers adults advice...

This article is about kid pet introductions, kids and new pets, children and new dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, small animals,...

The mind of a dog is not like that of a person which is why owners can accidentally create or reinforce behavioural problems in their dog such as...

Ground rules are an important part of positive kid/pet interaction and are as much to keep your kids safe from bites and scratches as they are for...

Sit down draw up a list of all the responsibilities involved in the care of your pet and talk with your children about what tasks they feel they can...

When kids have friends over to play in a household with pets, there is an element of the unknown about how pets will react to visiting children and...

Your kids might never put their fists into the dog dish or pop a piece of cat food into their mouths, but the urge to eat pet food is very common...

Travelling with pets and kids will be different for every family, but there are many steps that parents can take prior to departure to alleviate some...

A cry of pain from a child playing with a pet is a sound most parents dread. Dealing with hurt children and scared pets is not a nice situation to be...