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Whether you already have little ones at home or you're expecting to add more to your household, having a kid-loving dog can be a total game-changer. The best pups bring can bring irreplaceable safety, ...

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I read your column on pit bulls. You can't say that pit bulls are just as good as any other breed for children. Headlines and stats don't lie. People with low self-esteem love to procure pit bulls ...

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Reading to dogs improves children's reading, study says. EAST NORWALK, Conn. Aug. 18, 2010— -- Man's best friend can do a lot more than fetch and roll over. Research now suggests that dogs can ...