Dogs adore their child mates and play with them whenever the children desire.

Elvis was a sweet dog that had been with Ted since before he was even born. The loving dog raised the child and gave him many lessons.

Their mother, Mikaela, was overjoyed that her infant had such a loving companion.

When the infant started to crawl, he imitated the dog by grabbing the toys and moving around the house on all fours.

As babies grow more independent and self-assured, these friendships are crucial to their development.

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