From the archives: This story was last updated in June 2019.
Man’s best friend can also be baby’s best friend, as many families know. Studies have shown that having a dog can give children a chance to develop responsibility and compassion, get outside and play more often, and have lower stress and anxiety levels.Most dog breeds are very tolerant of all the shenanigans that little ones get up to, but they’re also good at setting boundaries when kids cross the line.
