http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/ Fri, 18 May 2012 01:41:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4844 cablecontractor2006 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:01:07 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4844 There is a breed of dogs known as "Companion". These are usually lap dogs. They usually weigh between 8 and 30 pounds. They are very obedient and only do what you say. They are brilliant minded because they only want to listen to you. Left uncontrolled or untrained, the worst thing they will do is chase butterflies, birds and squirrels. They are more into attempting to playing with them than chasing them really. Companion dogs are generally too small to catch any of these animals but honestly any breed is fine as long as you train them and say "NO" to what they are doing wrong. It is easier to train when they are young. Remember... the smartest dog has the equivalent IQ of a 2 1/2 year old human. That means that their understanding of what you say is limited to about 7 - 8 commands. Use them wisely and it helps to use hand gestures along with words to help them understand. Do not use full sentences. Also a clicker to get their attention when training is helpful. It will let them know that they are about to receive a command and they will look directly at you waiting for that command. Single words or two words with few syllables combined will get you the best results. Be careful of bulging eye dogs around kids because kids have a habit to poke at dogs and prod them. There is a breed of dogs known as “Companion”. These are usually lap dogs. They usually weigh between 8 and 30 pounds. They are very obedient and only do what you say. They are brilliant minded because they only want to listen to you. Left uncontrolled or untrained, the worst thing they will do is chase butterflies, birds and squirrels. They are more into attempting to playing with them than chasing them really. Companion dogs are generally too small to catch any of these animals but honestly any breed is fine as long as you train them and say “NO” to what they are doing wrong. It is easier to train when they are young. Remember… the smartest dog has the equivalent IQ of a 2 1/2 year old human. That means that their understanding of what you say is limited to about 7 - 8 commands. Use them wisely and it helps to use hand gestures along with words to help them understand. Do not use full sentences. Also a clicker to get their attention when training is helpful. It will let them know that they are about to receive a command and they will look directly at you waiting for that command. Single words or two words with few syllables combined will get you the best results. Be careful of bulging eye dogs around kids because kids have a habit to poke at dogs and prod them.

]]> http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4843 Nikki Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:32:23 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4843 Any dog can be good with cats and children if trained properly but I'd go with a dachshund. Any dog can be good with cats and children if trained properly but I’d go with a dachshund.

]]> http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4842 cathymac Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:34:21 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4842 Hi I am an animal lover and have a cat and three dogs and i don't trust any of them alone with my one year old. Cats are unpredictable and can lash out when they've had enough patting. Little dogs are snappy.. my maltese cross silky spends a lot of supervised time with my daughter and they LOVE each other but i am very surprised that this jealous little dog that slept on my bed for 8 years pre baby has not yet snapped! Bub pulls her hair and leg and pats very hard. She thinks it's funny to pull the dog's mouth and nostril in oppposite directions and giggle at the doggy teeth. My consolation is if a little dog snaps it will only hurt not kill. I would not have a strong jawed dog near a child. My other two terriers get overexcited and jump at bub. I reckon best dogs around kids r labs or king charles spaniel. It's important to teach kids how to be around a dog. Hi
I am an animal lover and have a cat and three dogs and i don’t trust any of them alone with my one year old. Cats are unpredictable and can lash out when they’ve had enough patting. Little dogs are snappy.. my maltese cross silky spends a lot of supervised time with my daughter and they LOVE each other but i am very surprised that this jealous little dog that slept on my bed for 8 years pre baby has not yet snapped! Bub pulls her hair and leg and pats very hard. She thinks it’s funny to pull the dog’s mouth and nostril in oppposite directions and giggle at the doggy teeth. My consolation is if a little dog snaps it will only hurt not kill. I would not have a strong jawed dog near a child. My other two terriers get overexcited and jump at bub. I reckon best dogs around kids r labs or king charles spaniel. It’s important to teach kids how to be around a dog.

]]> http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4841 Trisha S Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:04:00 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4841 You may want to check this link for some small dogs. You may want to check this link for some small dogs.

]]> http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4840 Emilie. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:43:21 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4840 Any dog, if the kids are educated on how to treat dogs, and the dog is trained correctly, and brought up around cats, and small animals :) Any dog, if the kids are educated on how to treat dogs, and the dog is trained correctly, and brought up around cats, and small animals

]]> http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4839 Country Angel Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:04:05 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4839 I'd either suggest a heeler which are good with kids or a corgi they are great with kids. There is also a breed out there called a corgidor which mixed between a lab and corgi. I use to own one but had to give him up due to moving and not able to bring him with me.. Good luck on finding the right dog.. :) I’d either suggest a heeler which are good with kids or a corgi they are great with kids. There is also a breed out there called a corgidor which mixed between a lab and corgi. I use to own one but had to give him up due to moving and not able to bring him with me.. Good luck on finding the right dog..

]]> http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4838 Goldie Girl Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:12:42 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4838 I would avoid terriers unless you are a very active family, they can be destructive when not excersized a lot. (also dogs that are natural herders; EX: SHetland Sheepdog, Corgis....) I would avoid terriers unless you are a very active family, they can be destructive when not excersized a lot. (also dogs that are natural herders; EX: SHetland Sheepdog, Corgis….)

]]> http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4837 Duece222 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:42:00 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4837 The smaller the dog, the tougher it is to have it around kids. Kids can get too rough for a small dog and injure it. Your better off with a larger breed with a laid back temperment. Maybe a Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever. The smaller the dog, the tougher it is to have it around kids. Kids can get too rough for a small dog and injure it. Your better off with a larger breed with a laid back temperment. Maybe a Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever.

]]> http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4836 Rusty Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:04:24 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4836 I have a chihuahua and a cat, they both get along well. the dog also gets along well with my 3 year old niece. So I think a chihuahua is a good choice I have a chihuahua and a cat, they both get along well. the dog also gets along well with my 3 year old niece. So I think a chihuahua is a good choice

]]> http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-4835 TrishBxtch Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:53:41 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-are-some-dogs-that-are-small-and-good-with-children-and-cats/#comment-4835 I agree with "APBT mom" but if you still want the dog try chiuwawaim not sure how to spell it or maybe yorkies and shitzues something like that I agree with “APBT mom” but if you still want the dog try chiuwawaim not sure how to spell it or maybe yorkies and shitzues something like that

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