Sooner or later, most parents are likely to hear: “Daddy, can we get that Gascon Saintongeois puppy?”
Rather than ignore the question, parents should ponder if the family is ready for a new puppy, especially a Gascon Saintongeois, says Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s foremost provider of early childhood education and care.
When asking yourself “should the family get the Gascon Saintongeois” Bergen advises parents weigh the positives and negatives of adding the Gascon Saintongeois to the household before giving in to a child’s request. “The Gascon Saintongeois can teach kids responsibility and become a welcome addition to the household-or it can be a regret,” she said. Bergen recommends parents ponder the following before committing: