If you want a creative way to help improve your child’s behavior, then you might want to consider getting them a dog. It sounds kind of sounds strange, but it can be a very rewarding way to teach your child some very much needed skills. Let’s talk a bit about how a new puppy can help your child. If they have behavior problems, it is possible that it is due to the lack of a creative outlet. Even if this is not so, it still can help them develop discipline, and good habits.Your child needs to be given responsibilities in order to grow and mature as they get older. Being responsible for a pet is a good way to develop that. They will come to realize that the dog is dependent on them, and they will gain a sense of self importance from that.
It is also a good way to get them used to the idea of developing a routine such as feeding the dog at specific times and taking them potty. My nephew is the one responsible for taking care of the feeding and pottying for our dog in the evenings. It has made a difference in how he behaves. It also helps him to feel like he is contributing to the family which is important.
When the dog does something naughty like chew on your shoe and you put them in their crate or whatever discipline you give them, your child will see that they are not the only one that gets in trouble for bad behavior. This is one way that they will see that you as a parent are fair and balanced.
As your child begins to see that their duties to take care of the dog are rewarding, they will gain confidence in approaching other tasks that may be challenging. This way, they are learning how to cope with consistent responsibilities that you can build on. It will help prepare them for life later on.
So the next time your child asks for that cute little puppy instead of saying no, you might want to reconsider. It could wind up being a great experience for your child and your new dog. You just want to make sure that you stick to your guns and make sure that you make your child keep to the responsibility of caring for the dog.
