How pets motivate children to want to interact with it, promoting development


By AGENCY

US researchers found that toddlers were more likely to help dogs if they lived with one of them on a daily basis, if the animal was lively and if the object was a treat rather than a toy. Photo: AFP

Dogs are often perfect life companions, especially for young children.

Indeed, the presence of these furry friends has a positive influence on the development of young children.

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