Eventually, every parent is going to hear: “Mommy, can I have that Armant puppy?”
Instead of ignoring the question, parents should ponder whether or not their family is ready for a new dog, and even moreso a Armant, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s foremost provider of early childhood care and education.
When asking yourself “should you get the Armant” Bergen suggests the parents weigh the positives and negatives of adding the Armant to the household before acquiescing to a child’s wish. “The Armant can teach kids responsibility and be a pleasant addition to the family-or it can become a hassle,” she is quoted as saying. Bergen recommends parents think about the following before deciding: