Doug and Elizabeth Simpson with Tsavo, Griffin, Brio, Cooper, Carson, Loki, Whisper, and Cowboy
"When we come in from a long day of work looking disheveled and stinking of the barn, there are eight beautiful, happy faces who still want to snuggle up to us and make sure we feel loved. Unconditional love means they care about who you are and not how you look - or smell!"
By Jamie Downey Photo by Andrew Goldman
Human being are very social creatures who crave the companionship of others; therefore it's important for children to develop social skills at a very young age. This will nurture them emotionally and help them grow socially. By interacting with friends, children learn how to give and take, share, make decisions, and play nice. Children that have friends usually flourish with greater self-esteem, have a more positive attitude, and laugh more often. Every child longs for that best friend they can share secrets with and talk to about anything and everything; that "best friend forever" who will always be there for you through thick and thin. Encouraging your children to make friends and to be a good friend will ensure that they'll know how to make friendships that will last a lifetime.
The importance of friends for your dog is also significant, because dogs are very social pack animals who enjoy the company of other dogs, as well as their human family members. Since dogs are considered man's best friend, it's only fair for the dog to have a best friend. Four-legged kids make great friends because they are extremely loyal, have a strong desire to please, never get tired of listening to you, and shower you with unconditional love.
By socializing your dog, you are teaching him to get along with others (dogs)"”and in many instances, dogs need some training to learn to share their toys too, just like kids. Although socialization takes patience and time, it is an investment that pays off when your dog is happy, with lots of boisterous buddies"”and you'll be a proud parent when your dog gets invited to a sleepover with one of his best friends!
