Eventually, every parent is likely to be asked: “Mommy, can I get that Miniature Pinscher puppy?”
Instead of avoiding the question, parents are advised to consider if the family is ready for a new dog, especially a Miniature Pinscher, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s foremost provider of early childhood education.
While thinking about “should you get the Miniature Pinscher” Bergen suggests that parents evaluate the pros and cons of bringing the Miniature Pinscher to the family prior to giving in to a child’s wishes. “The Miniature Pinscher can teach kids about responsibility and be a welcome addition to your household-or it can become a burden,” she has said. Bergen recommends parents think about the following before deciding: