"Can we get a dog? Can we get a dog? Can we get a dog?” It’s a chant that many parents hear, but how important is having a pet to your child’s life? We talk to Dr. Marc Bekoff, who shares what you need to know as you prepare the family for a new pet. Then we hear a story from Jo Simmons, who adopted a therapy dog that completely changed her son Ben’s life. Plus, a special giveaway!

More from Expert, Marc Bekoff: https://marcbekoff.com/

More from Dogs for Good, from Parent of the Day Jo Simmons: https://www.dogsforgood.org/