English Springers get along with kids, especially when they are raised together. However, if the dog is a bit older and hasn't been housed with children before, he will best thrive in homes with mature children.
As an adult, you're the one responsible for teaching kids how to handle and approach a dog. Keep in mind that adult supervision is a must every time a dog and child spend time with each other. Supervision is strictly necessary to protect both parties from any accident, especially since kids tend to pull a dog's ear/tail and dogs tend to bite when they get offended/annoyed. Children should also be discouraged from messing up with a dog's food or sleep.
In general, Springers do well with other animals (including small pets). However, when it comes to birds, you may want to be extra careful as the bird-hunting Springer only sees them as prey. The best thing to do is separate them.
A sudden change in your pet’s health and/or behavior should warrant a visit to your veterinary clinic Oshawa, ON.
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