A survey of 2,000 dog parents found that pups are so highly regarded, that a majority think of their dog as their child (84%). SWNS / The Pets Table ...

Never leave young children alone with a dog -- especially an unfamiliar one. Don't try to play with any dog that is eating or feeding their puppies. Whenever you approach a dog, do so slowly, and ...

Overall, across the U.S., the average annual cost of raising a child is $15,752, while the cost of having a dog is $2,491 — that’s a 532% difference, meaning that for every dollar it costs to ...