Eventually, most parents are likely to hear: “Please, can we get that Newfoundland puppy?”
Rather than ignore the question, parents should consider whether or not their family is prepared for a new dog, and even moreso a Newfoundland, says Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s foremost provider of early childcare.
When pondering “should we get the Newfoundland” Bergen suggests parents ascertain the positives and negatives of adding the Newfoundland to the family before agreeing to a kid’s wish. “The Newfoundland can teach your children responsibility and be a fantastic addition to your family-or it can be a chore,” she says. Bergen advises you ponder the following before committing: