With the right training and attention, a dog can be a child’s best friend. training. Children can learn valuable lessons about how to care for other living things, be responsible, kind and patient.

Scroll down below to see how this beautiful friendship can blossom, in a series of super cute pics compiled by us. We asked our readers to send in their fave snaps of their children with their puppy-pals, and boy did they come through with some heart-melters.

If you missed out don’t worry, feel free to add your own in the comments!

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