Sooner or later, every parent is going to hear: “Mom, may I get that Blue Paul Terrier puppy?”
Instead of dodging the question, parents should decide whether the clan is prepared for a new dog, especially a Blue Paul Terrier, says Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, this nation’s foremost provider of early childhood education.
When deciding “should the family get the Blue Paul Terrier” Bergen recommends parents ascertain the pros and cons of adding the Blue Paul Terrier to the family before giving in to a child’s request. “The Blue Paul Terrier can teach children about responsibility and become a pleasant addition to the family-or it can be a hassle,” she says. Bergen advises families ponder the following before committing: