E86 – Having a pet as part of your family with Dr. Anne Irwin | Parent Talk

Episode:E86- Having a pet as part of your family with Dr. Anne Irwin. 

Guest(s): Dr. Anne Irwin, Veterinarian

Today on ParentTalk, Geneviève and Heather are welcoming Veterinarian, Dr. Anne Irwin, to talk about having a pet as part of your family. 

We cover: 

 • When a good time is for a family with children to get a pet. 

 • How we can choose the best pet for our family. 

 • The best breeds of dogs for a family with young children. 

 • Involving children in training your family’s pet. 

 • How we should approach a strange dog. 

 • Whether or not to include children and or have them be present when the time comes to put down your family’s pet. 

 • Tips for new parents who already have pets.