Sooner or later, every parent is going to hear: “Mommy, may I have that Eurasier puppy?”
Instead of dodging the question, parents are advised to consider whether or not their family is prepared for a new dog, especially a Eurasier, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the country’s foremost provider of early childhood education and care.
While pondering “should we get the Eurasier” Bergen recommends parents weigh the pros and cons of bringing the Eurasier to the family before acquiescing to a child’s request. “The Eurasier can teach your children responsibility and become a pleasant addition to your family-or it can be a regret,” she is quoted as saying. Bergen suggests families think about the following before deciding: