• Home
  • About
    • At a Glance
    • Discovery Story
    • Meet Us
    • FAQs
    • Calendar
    • Our Philosophy
    • Contact Us
    • Photo Gallery
    • Parents
    • Testimonials
  • Programs
    • Young Preschool
    • Preschool
    • Pre-k
    • Kindergarten/TK
    • Remote Learning
    • Summer Camps
  • Admissions
    • Schedule a Tour
    • Tuition
  • Podcast
  • Blog
DISCOVERY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
  • Home
  • About
    • At a Glance
    • Discovery Story
    • Meet Us
    • FAQs
    • Calendar
    • Our Philosophy
    • Contact Us
    • Photo Gallery
    • Parents
    • Testimonials
  • Programs
    • Young Preschool
    • Preschool
    • Pre-k
    • Kindergarten/TK
    • Remote Learning
    • Summer Camps
  • Admissions
    • Schedule a Tour
    • Tuition
  • Podcast
  • Blog

Episode 15 - Children and pets

Dr. Erik Strunck of Grace Park Animal Hospital in Morrisville, NC visits the podcast to discuss pets in homes with preschoolers and toddlers.
Picture
Picture
SHARE

CHILDREN AND PETS

Episode 15
Our guest is veterinarian, Erick Strunck of Grace Park Animal Hospital. Dr. Strunck opened Grace Park Animal hospital in 2008 and lives in Cary, North Carolina. 
Picture
Topics Discussed Include:
  • Issues to consider before getting a pet
    • make sure lifestyle fits with a pet
    • Do you travel a lot? Gone for long stretches
    • Consider the costs for food and vaccines
    • Do you have the time for a pet?
  • Selecting the right pet for your family
    • Do you want a more active dog
    • Make sure pet matches with your family
    • Right temperament and lifestyle 
    • Temperament is often listed by adopting agencies
    • Child first or pet first?
    • Can make either work - puppies are adaptable
    • Adult dogs can be trickier
    • Sounds can be stressful for some dogs
  • Pet related chores for toddlers and preschoolers
    • Can help grooming
    • Feeding the dog
    • Come along for walks
    • Preschoolers can help clean up after dog
  • Keeping children and pets safe
  • Loss of pets
    • Preschoolers and under usually bounce back quicker
    • Allow for grieving time
    • Be honest with them
  • Helping children who are scared of pets

Links:
Grace Park Animal Hospital - 11010 Lake Grove Blvd. Ste 104, Morrisville, NC 
Pet and Puppy Training Classes
Family Paws - An organization based in Cary, North Carolina dedicated to 
supporting families with dogs. 
 ​​

Serving Cary and Morrisville since 2010
About
At a Glance
Discovery Story
Meet Us
Calendar
Philosophy
Contact Us
Photo Gallery
Parents 
Testimonials


​Blog


Admissions
Schedule a Tour
​Tuition
Programs
Young Preschool
Preschool
Pre-K
Kindergarten/TK
​Summer Camps


Podcast



​
​



Picture
Discovery Child Development Center
11000 Lake Grove Blvd.
Morrisville, NC 27560
919-234-0735
email: info@discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com
Picture
  • Home
  • About
    • At a Glance
    • Discovery Story
    • Meet Us
    • FAQs
    • Calendar
    • Our Philosophy
    • Contact Us
    • Photo Gallery
    • Parents
    • Testimonials
  • Programs
    • Young Preschool
    • Preschool
    • Pre-k
    • Kindergarten/TK
    • Remote Learning
    • Summer Camps
  • Admissions
    • Schedule a Tour
    • Tuition
  • Podcast
  • Blog