Sooner or later, most parents are likely to hear: “Please, can we get that American Bulldog puppy?”
Rather than ignore the question, parents are advised to decide whether the family is ready for a dog, especially a American Bulldog, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the country’s foremost provider of early childhood education and care.
While deciding “should the family get the American Bulldog” Bergen recommends that parents weigh the benefits and drawbacks of adding the American Bulldog to the family prior to agreeing to a child’s request. “The American Bulldog can teach our kids responsibility and be a pleasant addition to the household-or it can become a chore,” she said. Bergen suggests you consider the following before deciding: