There are many things that are still unclear. We do not know if less stressed children have pet dogs, or if pet dogs make children less stressed. There is a link between pet dogs and children's stress. Pet dogs help children start conversations. This is often difficult for children. A pet dog can comfort children. They tell their pet all his or her secrets and stories. Sometimes a pet dog is so important that its name is the first word the child speaks.
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