Eventually, every parent is going to be asked: “Daddy, can I get that Shikoku puppy?”
Instead of dodging the question, parents should think about whether their family is ready for a puppy, and even moreso a Shikoku, says Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s foremost provider of early childhood education and care.
When considering “should we get the Shikoku” Bergen recommends parents ascertain the benefits and drawbacks of adding the Shikoku to the household before acquiescing to a kid’s wish. “The Shikoku can teach your children about responsibility and be a wonderful addition to your family-or it can be a burden,” she has said. Bergen advises you think about the following before committing: