Dogs Help Kids Develop
Non-Verbal Communication, Compassion and Empathy.
According
to the AACAP* “A good relationship with a pet can also help children in
developing non-verbal communication, compassion and empathy.” Pets can be safe
listeners to the secrets and private thoughts of children. Pets provide
children with information about all phases of life: birth, illness, accidents,
injury, death and grief - and teach respect for all living things. *American Academy
