Sooner or later, you are going to hear: “Please, may I get that Groenendael puppy?”
Instead of ignoring the question, parents are advised to decide whether or not their family is ready for a dog, especially a Groenendael, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, this country’s leading provider of early childhood education.
When deciding “should you get the Groenendael” Bergen advises parents weigh the positives and negatives of adding the Groenendael to the household before giving in to a kid’s wishes. “The Groenendael can teach our kids about responsibility and be a welcome addition to a household-or it can become a hassle,” she is quoted as saying. Bergen advises parents ponder the following before committing: