Can I Have A Puppy Mum?
Can I have a Puppy?
Sooner or later, every parent is likely to hear: "Please, can I have a puppy?"
Rather than dodge the question, parents should consider whether their family is ready for a pet, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation's leading provider of early childhood care and education.
Bergen suggests that parents weigh the pros and cons of adding a pet to the household before agreeing to a child's request. "A pet can teach children responsibility and become a wonderful addition to a family-or it can be a burden," she says. Bergen recommends families consider the following before deciding.
Who will care for the pet? Families should agree beforehand who will be responsible for feeding, walking, bathing and cleaning up after the pet.
Do you have space for a pet? Families living in apartments or townhouses may prefer a cat, a bird or fish, rather than a Labrador retriever. Check the library or Internet to learn more about different types and breeds of pets to determine the one most suitable for your family.
Owning a pet is time consuming and may be expensive. Family members should realize that they may have to give up other activities to properly care for a pet. If the prospect seems too daunting, parents may suggest waiting until the child is old enough to help care for an animal.
Bergen recommends the whole family meet the animal before deciding to take it home. Owning a pet is a long-term commitment, so think carefully before adopting a furry new family member.
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Nylabone Puppy Teething Pacifier Chew Toy, Extra-Small List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $3.36  |
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Puppy Teething Pacifier (X-Small): This chew is made from soft, flexible material and is specially designed for teething puppies who have not formed their adult teeth. It encourages puppies to develop non-destructive chewing habits while it helps to clean teeth and control plaque and tartar build-up ... |
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Precision Pet Puppy Pen with 1/2-Inch Mesh Floor 48 x 48 x 30", Chrome List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $279.99 |
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The Puppy Pen from Precision Pet is for breeders, show enthusiasts and people who need an enclosed space for puppies and their mothers. The raised floor keeps the puppies away from their waste. The metal pans slide out for easy cleaning. |
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Pet Stages Puppy Cuddle Pal List Price: $9.89 Sale Price: $5.28 |
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Soothing Puppy Cuddle Pal will help focus and calm your puppy during travel, illness, and commotion when aid in calming and soothing could be beneficial. It will help provide warmth, calm, and relief when needed. |
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Nylabone Puppy Teething Rings Chew Toy List Price: $7.49 Sale Price: $3.25 |
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Puppy Teething Rings™: These durable interlocking rings are for powerful puppy chewers. The dental nubs help clean teeth and reduce tartar and the textured design satisfies a puppy’s natural urge to chew. |
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Wellness Just For Puppy Treats, 3.5 oz. Pouch List Price: $0.00 Sale Price: $7.99 |
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All-natural delicious jerky bits for dogs Pure Rewards are the simplest way to treat your pet. Made with more than 90% pure, high quality meat, poultry or salmon, and just enough natural stabilizers to package them and keep them moist... |
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Nylabone Puppy Chew Toy Starter Kit List Price: $8.99 Sale Price: $4.29 |
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Puppy Starter Kit™Contains 1 each: NEB102 Bacon Bone Regular, NCF102 Dura Chew Chicken Regular, N200 Flexi Chew Puppybone RegularThese chews encourage puppies to develop non-destructive chewing habits... |
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Kyjen Plush Puppies Squeaker Mat Long Body Gator Dog Toy with 16 Squeakers List Price: $16.99 Sale Price: $8.67 |
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Long body squeaker mats are innovative toys that are 31-inch long and have 16 squeakers in each mat. Playing with squeaker mat toys will keep your dog entertained for hours by squeaking almost anywhere they touch it. |
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Gridlock Puppy Training 24" x 24" Wee Wee Pads, 100 Count List Price: $42.99 Sale Price: $36.79 |
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The best pad just got better. New and Improved Gridlock Pad with Anti-Bacterial Polymer. This make the Gridlock Pad a cleaner, safer pad. |
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Blue Buffalo Large Breed Puppy Dry Food, Chicken and Rice Recipe, 30-Pound Bag List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $36.98 |
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Puppies love our tasty chicken, and it provides them with essential amino acids they need every day. Wholesome Whole Grains: Hearty whole grains like brown rice, barley and oats supply the complex carbohydrates that your large breed puppy needs for energy... |
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Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul Dry Dog Food for Puppy, Large Breed Chicken Flavor, 35 Pound Bag List Price: $40.99 Sale Price: $40.99 |
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Feed your pet the best natural foods available. Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul Large Breed Puppy Formula contain four fresh meats, a blend of multiple whole grains, and fruits and vegetables for a balanced, natural meal, every time you fill the bowl. |
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