Variety Channel

January 23, 2009

Parents, Your Child Really Can Help You Care For That Dog!

Episode Segments

Your Child\'s Dog Part One

Andrea & Susan talk about many of the things you should consider before purchasing a dog for your children. They also talk about the pros and cons of getting a dog, as well as what you should research about different dog breeds.

Your Child\'s Dog Part Two

Andrea & Susan discuss the importance of proper dog training, and ways you can have the children pitch in with care of the dog.

Your Child\'s Dog Part Three

Andrea explains the right way you should instruct your children to handle dogs, ways to correct bad behavior, and ways to get your children involved in caring for the dogs.

Links to Related Websites

Look While You Listen

Visit the Wild About Pets official web site and view the pictures Susan and her guest(s) are discussing.

YOUR CHILD\'S DOG: How To Help Your Kids Care For Their Pets

Using examples and step-by-step photographs, Your Child's Dog explains how to respond to a dog's needs while at the same time raising a well-socialized and well-behaved companion pet.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Andrea McHugh

Andrea McHugh is the author of several dog care books, including Your Child's Dog: How to Help Your Kids Care for Their Pets. Andrea is a freelance journalist specializing in pets and pet care. She is pictured here with her daughter.

Click Here to visit her website