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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 386946" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>When difficult child was very sick - he so much wanted a dog. The SW at the hospital said, "Get him a dog". "No, I don't want that responsibility!" Then easy child got her diva puppy (her responsibility but we all helped out) and I saw how much good it did for difficult child. He took care of it and played with it when Diva wasn't home.</p><p> </p><p>Diva puppy is perfect for Diva but not quite big enough for a boy who runs the neighborhood. She tries hard to keep up but being a lap dog tires before he does. So, I made the decision to get him his own puppy. He was 13 this summer. My mom says to wait two years when Diva puppy will be moving out with Diva (hopefully) but in 2 years difficult child will be 15 years old - working on driving, hopefully have a job - he will not have the time to train and take care of a puppy. Now is the perfect time for him and in 2 years the puppy will be settled into our home and in a routine.</p><p> </p><p>You need to know if your difficult child will truley take care of the puppy. What do you expect her to do? Will she really commit to it and follow through? If she does not, are you willing to take over the care of the dog? I sacrificed my unwillingness to have a dog and the responibility it would take to care for it so that difficult child could have one. I came to the realization in my heart that my difficult child really did need a dog and I was right! </p><p> </p><p>A puppy is a lot of work - it will get your difficult child outside on the nice days to walk and play (puppy needs exercise on the not so nice days also - is there room inside to romp and play?). If your difficult child will really be committed to and love a puppy (not all kids are dog kids), it could be very healthy for her to have one.</p><p> </p><p>How was she at helping to take care of your current dog? Was it a puppy when you got it?</p><p> </p><p>Also research the type of dog that will be perfect for her and your household.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 386946, member: 5096"] When difficult child was very sick - he so much wanted a dog. The SW at the hospital said, "Get him a dog". "No, I don't want that responsibility!" Then easy child got her diva puppy (her responsibility but we all helped out) and I saw how much good it did for difficult child. He took care of it and played with it when Diva wasn't home. Diva puppy is perfect for Diva but not quite big enough for a boy who runs the neighborhood. She tries hard to keep up but being a lap dog tires before he does. So, I made the decision to get him his own puppy. He was 13 this summer. My mom says to wait two years when Diva puppy will be moving out with Diva (hopefully) but in 2 years difficult child will be 15 years old - working on driving, hopefully have a job - he will not have the time to train and take care of a puppy. Now is the perfect time for him and in 2 years the puppy will be settled into our home and in a routine. You need to know if your difficult child will truley take care of the puppy. What do you expect her to do? Will she really commit to it and follow through? If she does not, are you willing to take over the care of the dog? I sacrificed my unwillingness to have a dog and the responibility it would take to care for it so that difficult child could have one. I came to the realization in my heart that my difficult child really did need a dog and I was right! A puppy is a lot of work - it will get your difficult child outside on the nice days to walk and play (puppy needs exercise on the not so nice days also - is there room inside to romp and play?). If your difficult child will really be committed to and love a puppy (not all kids are dog kids), it could be very healthy for her to have one. How was she at helping to take care of your current dog? Was it a puppy when you got it? Also research the type of dog that will be perfect for her and your household. [/QUOTE]
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