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Kids and dogs can be great friends with the right connection and a little common-sense training. Children can learn valuable lessons about how to care for other living things, be responsible, kind and patient.
Dogs of course get an energetic playmate who can keep them entertained for hours on end, however they can find kids annoying at times too, so it’s important to teach respect! Things like personal space, the right kind of petting and leaving the dog to eat in peace are important messages to get across to your kids, because nobody wants to risk getting a little bite. Like us, pups can only take so much and are prone to snap if they are pushed too hard.
However, kids and dogs have so much in common that this is a pretty rare occurrence. They are much more likely to be the bestest buddies in the world! Scroll down below to see how this beautiful friendship can blossom, in a series of super cute pics compiled by Bored Panda. We asked our readers to send in their fave snaps of their children with their puppy-pals, and boy did they come through with some heart-melters. If you missed out don’t worry, feel free to add your own in the comments!
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Ladies and Gentlemen 7 years ago
I was waiting for the kid to Yawn too.. that would be more than purrfect!
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When She Comes Home From A Long Day At School, Having A Bad Day, Been Told Off Or Sad... She Cuddles Her Best Friend
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Doggo Can’t Stand When My Son Goes To School. She Sat On Him This Morning So He Wouldn’t Leave
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He Doesn’t Look Anything Like Us
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My Son And Our Dog 20 Minutes After We Adopted Her
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I Think We Found Our Babysitter
Beth 7 years ago
When I was a little kid, my teenage babysitter always brought her dog with her. She was a really smart dog. She would come to bed with me, which was a great way of getting me to bed at a reasonable time! I bet the girl felt a lot more secure with her dog there as well. Wish I could remember their names.
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Even If My Son So Much As Cries, He Rushes In To Save His Life. Best Buds
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My Son's Always Been A Hugger. My Dog Wasn't Totally Comfortable With That At First, But He's Come Around
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3 Years Of Friendship
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My Daughter Is Home With A Fever. Puppy Therapy Has Commenced
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My Pup And I, Circa 1988
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These Two Are Inseparable
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Home From School With The Flu. Asked My Son Why The Top Of Our Teacup Chihuahua’s Head Was Wet When They Woke Up From Nap Time. He Said, “I Licked Him. I Wanted To Say ‘I Love You’ In His Language So He Would Really Know"
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Ladies and Gentlemen 7 years ago
Umm.. I not really comfy with idea of kid licking dog's head. But the thought people, the thought this kid had is super lovely. I licked him, coz I want to let him know in his language that I love you. Beautiful. Good parenting too.
A S Koziol 7 years ago
Medical research has shown that young children living with dogs develop a better immunity profile than children who live in animal-free homes.
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Amrita Rana 7 years ago
I actually teared up. God bless your son's golden heart. Youngsters like him give me hope that all is not lost. We may still have a chance at humanity.. Fabulous parenting .. need more parents like u .. hugs & kisses to all of u
dixie dragon 7 years ago
I am PERFECTLY comfortable with a child licking a dog's head and big CRED for making an extraordinary stride in communication between species!!!!
adoracat 7 years ago
I draw the line at sharing food (no one wants a pushy begging dog, and dog food isn't good for peoples) but loving up on your pets is an excellent thing. My wee dog is doing her best to MERGE into my leg right now, there's thunder, hee!
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Heidi Golff 7 years ago
He really thought about this. How to best show love. The world needs more people like him.
Peggy Penguin 7 years ago
That is the sweetest and most loving thing I've heard in awhile!!! What do they say...out of the mouths of babes!!! 🐧🐧
Chris Walters 7 years ago
I'm plenty comfortable with a kid licking a dog's head. There's plenty of germs to go around for a kid on any given day. My daughter grew up in a house with three cats, four dogs and a yard full of chickens. I took her to the doctor when she was 15 because she had a sore throat. The doctor asked if she was allergic to any antibiotics. I told him I didn't know, she'd never been sick enough to need them.
Elizabeth Lord Cary 7 years ago
teach her about eskimo kisses, they are doggie language compatible
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My Friend's Daughter And Her Valentine's Present
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My Niece And Her Best Friend Got A Trampoline. I Think They Are Enjoying It
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My Son Giving His Dog A Quick Pep Talk Before The Vet Comes Back
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My Friends Dog Giving Up His Favorite Blanket To My Daughter
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My Daughter And Dog Checking Out The First Snow Of The Season
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She's In Love With The New Tiny Human
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My Puppy And My Baby Girl Fight Over Who's Going To Warm Their Butt On The Vent In The Morning. The Baby Won Today. The Puppy Is Pouting About It
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Turned The Corner To See My Daughter And Her Dog Like This
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Our Rescue Puppy Is The Best Sleeping Buddy To Our 8-Month-Old Son
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My Son & Our Dog, Blue Were Born A Month Apart. When My Son Was Old Enough To Understand Birthdays, He Said, "Blue Is My Brother"
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My Dog Loves My Daughter. Daughter Still Unsure About Dog
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Little Guy Fell Asleep In A Basket With His Golden Retriever Puppies
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My Son May Never Have Gotten To Meet His Great-Grandfather, But He Did Inherit His Best Friend
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Best Friends Playing Innocent When Caught Red Handed
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There's A Reason They Say Owning A Dog Preps You For Having Kids
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My Son Has Epilepsy And Bear Comforts Him After A Seizure And "Watches" Him
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A Little Girl & Her Family Were Walking By My GF, Dog, And I Yesterday Evening While We Were Eating Outside At A Restaurant. The Little Girl's Mom Stopped & Asked If Her Daughter Could Pet Our Dog. We Said: "Of Course!" Then The Little Girl Walked Up To Our Dog, Leaned In, & Gave Our Pup A Smooch
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My Daughter Isn't Feeling Well Tonight, And My Dog Won't Leave Her Side.. I Think She's Just In It For The Free Ear Rubs But It Is Sweet Nonetheless!
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My Dog And Newborn Daughter Are Already BFF's
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Rowdy Could Easily Drag My 2 Year Old Around The Room. Instead, He Just Laid There With A Smile On His Face, Tugging At The Rope While My Son Squealed With Glee
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Baby Kissing Dog When He's Sleeping
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Elaine Garvey 7 years ago
I wish I could add my daughter and our poodle, Copper. sleeping3-...7d1a7c.jpg 
just a thought! 7 years ago
Ughh ! These were so cute!I needed to take a break and this was just the thing I could use !
d r e a m w o r l d 7 years ago
I didn't like these! I have no heart. In fact, I absolutely ADORED these and my heart is gone because it melted!
Lea Cordle 7 years ago
I've been having a bad day but seeing these pictures made me smile, now I can't wait to get back home to my Saffie and Pit.
d r e a m w o r l d 7 years ago
Seriously, people. GET. YOUR. KIDS. DOGS. I don't know how else to put it.
Onthe Wall 7 years ago
Many people now a days forget that years ago every house with a baby also had a dog, they called them RATTERS. The dog's slept under the baby's crib and killed rats trying to bite the babies. Sounds like a good trade to me.
Rina R. N. 7 years ago
One doesn't have to attack cat people just to love dogs. Cats and dogs, they're all awesome.
Shannon Moore 7 years ago
Reminds me of when I got my dog as a puppy. My daughter was still cosleeping with me (she was about 2 1/2) and he would sleep in between the 2 of us. He now only sleeps with me, but he checks on her every night to make sure she is sleeping soundly
Blossomtail 7 years ago
I don't like dogs. I personally think a cat would do the exact same thing.
Daniel Losinger 7 years ago
57 dog attack deaths & 645 disfigurements in 2017 http://www.animals24-7.org/2018/01/08/57-dog-attack-deaths-645-disfigurements-in-2017-led-by-pit-bulls/
BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
please jump in the dumpster with the other trash. where you belong. set it on fire while ur in there.
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Elaine Garvey 7 years ago
I wish I could add my daughter and our poodle, Copper. sleeping3-...7d1a7c.jpg
just a thought! 7 years ago
Ughh ! These were so cute!I needed to take a break and this was just the thing I could use !
d r e a m w o r l d 7 years ago
I didn't like these! I have no heart. In fact, I absolutely ADORED these and my heart is gone because it melted!
Lea Cordle 7 years ago
I've been having a bad day but seeing these pictures made me smile, now I can't wait to get back home to my Saffie and Pit.
d r e a m w o r l d 7 years ago
Seriously, people. GET. YOUR. KIDS. DOGS. I don't know how else to put it.
Onthe Wall 7 years ago
Many people now a days forget that years ago every house with a baby also had a dog, they called them RATTERS. The dog's slept under the baby's crib and killed rats trying to bite the babies. Sounds like a good trade to me.
Rina R. N. 7 years ago
One doesn't have to attack cat people just to love dogs. Cats and dogs, they're all awesome.
Shannon Moore 7 years ago
Reminds me of when I got my dog as a puppy. My daughter was still cosleeping with me (she was about 2 1/2) and he would sleep in between the 2 of us. He now only sleeps with me, but he checks on her every night to make sure she is sleeping soundly
Blossomtail 7 years ago
I don't like dogs. I personally think a cat would do the exact same thing.
Daniel Losinger 7 years ago
57 dog attack deaths & 645 disfigurements in 2017 http://www.animals24-7.org/2018/01/08/57-dog-attack-deaths-645-disfigurements-in-2017-led-by-pit-bulls/
BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
please jump in the dumpster with the other trash. where you belong. set it on fire while ur in there.
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