A Puppy For Your Child? - Page 2

***Carrie*** · 02-02-2005, 07:34 AM

That is good. It is a good way to teach responsibility and thoughtfulness to another living thing. We always had family animals, dogs, cats, horses. The kids had their own pet rats. Everyone did a little bit of everything. My son, when he got older got the cat litter box job and he and I both cleaned horse stalls. Both kids and I would take turns feeding horses, dogs and cats. They'd help brush animals and help with fence repair and other pasture clean-up. They didn't complain too much, considering...

BellFounder · 02-02-2005, 10:07 AM

I dont get many complaints either - and my kids will actually OFFER to help me with the horses. (i have three, and one is a pony little enough for the kids to ride which they love) I have the same rule on "own" ponies as dogs though, not until they are ten and only if they prove they will look after it themselves. Until then they can make do with riding Sage, he's a lovely pony so i think they're pretty lucky. I did keep him mainly for the kids but also because he was my pony once and i dont think i could sell him.

gaddylovesdogs · 02-02-2005, 10:15 AM

We first got Colby for one of my older sister. She had wanted a dog for many years and finally we adopted one. It would be a family dog, but she'd be responsible for feeding, walking, grooming, etc.. She set down the rules for the dog immediately and now Colby is a well-trained dog that knows her place. LOL though, she is know married and has eight dogs and two children. One is a 2-year-old boy and guess what--he's already got his own dog. Yep. Dingo.

gaddylovesdogs · 02-02-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Crossfire Bulldogs

I'd have to disagree on this one; while the JRT is a strong willed and very active dog, any dog, no matter what the breed should be researched before making a decision on which if any breed is right for your family and lifestyle.

I agree. Colby has some JRT and luckily everything has worked out for us too. And luckily things worked out with a very active BC mix and a Lab, too!! I'm glad everything has gone good for us over the years, because now I have three dogs that adore me, that depend on me, and I have fallen in love with a few certain breeds and have more knowledge of dogs than I had before we ever actually had one of these living creatures. I'm glad everything worked out for you, DC. Your pup is really cute!!

animal_luver_girl17 · 09-03-2005, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead705

I am about to get a American Bulldog for my family. I have 3 childern ranging from 8 years to 3 years old. the family i am getting the dog from has kids as well, roughly the same age as mine. Should I be overly concened about the puppy adjusting to my family or does she have a good start already with their family.

This is my first post of hopefully many more, today i am going to meet the puppies and i am excited about it. ill letr you know

thanks for the help in advance

I don't think you should be concerned about the "adjusting" TOO much. But since she's a puppy, be sure to be with her constantly when she first enters the house. If she's not crate-trained, I really suggest it. Because if you need to go somewhere but you don't want her to tear up the house, you can put her in her crate. It's not cruel, and if you do it all correctly, she'll actually enjoy being in her crate! I suggest you read "the everything puppy book". It really helped me when I got my first puppy. I covers literally everything you need to know!

APBTs2005 · 09-03-2005, 09:46 AM

im a kid and i "own" two dogs, as u know Ivan and Razz.

dedeeboru · 09-08-2005, 07:12 AM

crateing is like a gift from heaven....
I just discovered its wonders out of necessity. I used to think they were wicked and wouldn't use them with my previous dogs. But our Jack/Std. Poodle cross hurdled every baby gate when we brought her home last weekend.
We started out by just having her sleep there and would give her a treat for going in.
Now it's only been a few days and she goes in happily when we leave the house and sometimes just goes and rests there when we're home. To her, it's just her bed.
It's benefits to us show when we are home and doing things we don't want her messing in like paint or cleaners or whatnot we can tell her to "go to bed" and we can close the door for half an hour and know she's both safe and NOT tearing up our house.

shandoggy1 · 09-18-2005, 06:01 AM

I recently got a puppy for my child to "grow up" with and not to take care of as she is only 4 years old. I wanted a dog for myself

and waited until my daughter was this age to purchase one. From day one as soon as she was walking and interested in my cats as well as my parents dog I taught her to be gentle and respect the animals. She is a wonderful child and her and the puppy are in love with eachother. They lay on the floor and have tea partys, she calls him her "precious baby boy" and says it in a high pitched baby voice to him, it is the cutest thing. People need to stop buying dogs for there kids and think that they will take care of them. It is fun for a few weeks or months to take care of something new but being a kid myself at one point and owning my first dog as crossfire stated we eventually loose interest. Adults need to realize it will be there responsibility as well

hotrod41573 · 11-25-2005, 11:02 AM

Very true Diamond is claimed by six year old but she is mine and my husband's dog. She belongs to the whole family but she is mine. I care for her is not old enough to understand that when the new wears off she still needs all the love and att. she needed when we frist got her. He is learning and that is good. Pets are for a lifetime not just for a little while.

hotrod and Diamond

Tazzy · 03-30-2007, 05:36 AM

Buying a puppy solely for that reason is selfish. There is no doubt dogs are good for children in many ways...... but if a parent is going to do this then it should be ultimately their responsibility and they should be prepared to put in the time, effort and cost.

Bubblehead - why would you choose that breed? What's the appeal? Did you buy one in the end?

Sorry guys....... just realised this is a really old thread.........

02-02-2005, 10:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
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09-03-2005, 09:46 AM	#21 (permalink)
APBTs2005 Bring it Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 246 Rep Power: 65	im a kid and i "own" two dogs, as u know Ivan and Razz.
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11-25-2005, 11:02 AM	#24 (permalink)
hotrod41573 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 56	Very true Diamond is claimed by six year old but she is mine and my husband's dog. She belongs to the whole family but she is mine. I care for her is not old enough to understand that when the new wears off she still needs all the love and att. she needed when we frist got her. He is learning and that is good. Pets are for a lifetime not just for a little while. hotrod and Diamond
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02-02-2005, 07:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	That is good. It is a good way to teach responsibility and thoughtfulness to another living thing. We always had family animals, dogs, cats, horses. The kids had their own pet rats. Everyone did a little bit of everything. My son, when he got older got the cat litter box job and he and I both cleaned horse stalls. Both kids and I would take turns feeding horses, dogs and cats. They'd help brush animals and help with fence repair and other pasture clean-up. They didn't complain too much, considering...

02-02-2005, 10:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
BellFounder Collie girl Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 399 Rep Power: 81	I dont get many complaints either - and my kids will actually OFFER to help me with the horses. (i have three, and one is a pony little enough for the kids to ride which they love) I have the same rule on "own" ponies as dogs though, not until they are ten and only if they prove they will look after it themselves. Until then they can make do with riding Sage, he's a lovely pony so i think they're pretty lucky. I did keep him mainly for the kids but also because he was my pony once and i dont think i could sell him.

09-08-2005, 07:12 AM	#22 (permalink)
dedeeboru 2 Naughty Girls Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 91 Rep Power: 0	crateing is like a gift from heaven.... I just discovered its wonders out of necessity. I used to think they were wicked and wouldn't use them with my previous dogs. But our Jack/Std. Poodle cross hurdled every baby gate when we brought her home last weekend. We started out by just having her sleep there and would give her a treat for going in. Now it's only been a few days and she goes in happily when we leave the house and sometimes just goes and rests there when we're home. To her, it's just her bed. It's benefits to us show when we are home and doing things we don't want her messing in like paint or cleaners or whatnot we can tell her to "go to bed" and we can close the door for half an hour and know she's both safe and NOT tearing up our house.

09-18-2005, 06:01 AM	#23 (permalink)
shandoggy1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,209 Rep Power: 97	I recently got a puppy for my child to "grow up" with and not to take care of as she is only 4 years old. I wanted a dog for myself and waited until my daughter was this age to purchase one. From day one as soon as she was walking and interested in my cats as well as my parents dog I taught her to be gentle and respect the animals. She is a wonderful child and her and the puppy are in love with eachother. They lay on the floor and have tea partys, she calls him her "precious baby boy" and says it in a high pitched baby voice to him, it is the cutest thing. People need to stop buying dogs for there kids and think that they will take care of them. It is fun for a few weeks or months to take care of something new but being a kid myself at one point and owning my first dog as crossfire stated we eventually loose interest. Adults need to realize it will be there responsibility as well

03-30-2007, 05:36 AM	#25 (permalink)
Tazzy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	Buying a puppy solely for that reason is selfish. There is no doubt dogs are good for children in many ways...... but if a parent is going to do this then it should be ultimately their responsibility and they should be prepared to put in the time, effort and cost. Bubblehead - why would you choose that breed? What's the appeal? Did you buy one in the end? Sorry guys....... just realised this is a really old thread.........

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