Eventually, you are going to hear: “Mommy, can we get that Rough Collie puppy?”
Rather than avoid the question, parents should think about whether or not their clan is prepared for a new dog, and even moreso a Rough Collie, says Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, this country’s foremost provider of early childhood education and care.
While deciding “should you get the Rough Collie” Bergen advises the parents ascertain the benefits and drawbacks of adding the Rough Collie to the family before acquiescing to a child’s wishes. “The Rough Collie can teach kids about responsibility and become a welcome addition to the household-or it can be a chore,” she is quoted as saying. Bergen suggests parents consider the following before committing: