Eventually, every parent is going to hear: “Mommy, may I have that Hygenhund puppy?”
Rather than ignore the question, parents should decide whether or not their clan is prepared for a new puppy, and even moreso a Hygenhund, says Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, this country’s foremost provider of early childcare.
When considering “should the family get the Hygenhund” Bergen suggests parents weigh the benefits and drawbacks of adding the Hygenhund to the family prior to agreeing to a child’s request. “The Hygenhund can teach your children about responsibility and become a fantastic addition to the household-or it can be a regret,” she said. Bergen suggests families ponder the following before deciding: