Sooner or later, every parent is likely to hear: “Please, can we get that Carolina Dog puppy?”
Instead of avoiding the question, parents are advised to decide whether or not the family is ready for a dog, especially a Carolina Dog, says Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s foremost provider of early childhood education and care.
While considering “should the family get the Carolina Dog” Bergen suggests parents ascertain the positives and negatives of bringing the Carolina Dog to the family before giving in to a kid’s wish. “The Carolina Dog can teach your kids about responsibility and be a great addition to your family-or it can be a chore,” she said. Bergen advises families consider the following before committing: