How to help children cope with the loss of a pet
When a pet dies, a child may confront death and grief for the first time.
When a pet dies, a child may confront death and grief for the first time.
Helping your child feel comfortable with and gain the skills to interact with pets is a life-long gift.
Children need to understand that dogs want to protect their family or their owner and, unfortunately, the only way they know how is to bite.