Sooner or later, most parents are likely to hear: “Daddy, can I get that Landseer puppy?”
Instead of dodging the question, parents are advised to decide if the family is prepared for a new dog, especially a Landseer, according to Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the country’s foremost provider of early childhood education.
When deciding “should the family get the Landseer” Bergen recommends parents weigh the pros and cons of bringing the Landseer to the family before acquiescing to a kid’s wishes. “The Landseer can teach our kids responsibility and become a wonderful addition to the family-or it can be a regret,” she said. Bergen suggests parents think about the following before committing: