Sooner or later, every parent is likely to be asked: “Please, can I get that Beagle puppy?”
Instead of ignoring the question, parents should ponder whether their family is prepared for a new puppy, especially a Beagle, says Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s leading provider of early childhood education and care.
When pondering “should you get the Beagle” Bergen suggests that parents evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of bringing the Beagle to the family prior to acquiescing to a child’s wishes. “The Beagle can teach kids about responsibility and be a wonderful addition to the household-or it can become a burden,” she says. Bergen suggests you consider the following before deciding: