Babies and dogs often end up in the news in tragic
situations. But when I think back on my years working as a nanny for a family
with two boys—aged six months and two years when I started caring for them—I
remember their dog Annie as my personal savior. Granted, Annie was a well-trained black lab, which is
one of the best breeds for children.
Not only did Annie help teach
the boys empathy and responsibility as they got older—they were very attentive
to her food and play needs—but she was a great addition to the family for some practical reasons as well.
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