Sooner or later, most parents are likely to hear: “Please, may I have that American Pit Bull Terrier puppy?”
Instead of ignoring the question, parents should decide whether or not their clan is ready for a new dog, and even moreso a American Pit Bull Terrier, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, this country’s foremost provider of early childhood education and care.
While considering “should the family get the American Pit Bull Terrier” Bergen advises parents ascertain the plusses and minuses of bringing the American Pit Bull Terrier to the household prior to acquiescing to a child’s request. “The American Pit Bull Terrier can teach children responsibility and be a fantastic addition to a household-or it can become a burden,” she says. Bergen advises parents ponder the following before deciding: