Sooner or later, most parents are going to be asked: “Mommy, can we get that Pointer puppy?”
Instead of dodging the question, parents are advised to decide if their family is ready for a new puppy, especially a Pointer, says Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s foremost provider of early childhood education.
When pondering “should we get the Pointer” Bergen suggests that parents evaluate the plusses and minuses of bringing the Pointer to the family before giving in to a child’s request. “The Pointer can teach your kids responsibility and be a fantastic addition to your household-or it can become a mistake,” she said. Bergen suggests you consider the following before deciding: