NEIL
31-07-09, 14:20
we already have a 5 month old yorkshire terrier puppy as some of you are aware, we were planning to get 2 originally but the breeder was only prepared to sell us one, no problem with that. so after some thought we have decided to give a home to a small breed rescue dog. We have looked on all the current UK websites,even though the ad says great with children, most if not all state the children must be at least 10 years old?? is this because they are worried the younger kids will be too much for the dog,and maybe hurt them. we can buy a dog from another breeder but we would prefer to give a rescue dog a loving stable home. our yorkie will be spayed first so sex wont matter, and my kids are 3 and 5 years old and very respectful of dogs. just your opinion really. how could i convince them the dog will be safe.
it doesnt matter on the age, a nice well balanced dog would be good, but a nervous dog will also do. i work at home so the dogs will be supervised all day. lots of walks to the dog park for an hour os so and upto 3 hours in the evening,where i meet my friends with their dogs. i agree that maybe my 3 year old is a little lively but understands what hurting animals mean, she really loves dogs, my 5 year old is more calmer and is gentle. the dog will get treated better than iam, money for vets is not an issue, we can afford all the future bills no problem. its just sometimes i feel shelters go a little bit over the top(maybe for a good reason)
it doesnt matter on the age, a nice well balanced dog would be good, but a nervous dog will also do. i work at home so the dogs will be supervised all day. lots of walks to the dog park for an hour os so and upto 3 hours in the evening,where i meet my friends with their dogs. i agree that maybe my 3 year old is a little lively but understands what hurting animals mean, she really loves dogs, my 5 year old is more calmer and is gentle. the dog will get treated better than iam, money for vets is not an issue, we can afford all the future bills no problem. its just sometimes i feel shelters go a little bit over the top(maybe for a good reason)