Hi, I'm just wondering whether anyone has any experience of having a puppy and a toddler? We are seriously considering getting an English Setter puppy but with a (loud but respectful) 2 1/2 year old and (an even louder) 1 year old I have a niggling worry we might be taking on too much. I only work part time and DH works from home so I think we have enough time to invest in training etc. We're quite active, live in the country and do walk quite a lot already so my heart says a dog would fit in with our family quite well, and it would be lovely for the children to grow up with a dog (I have fond memories of my own golden retriever) but my head says maybe I won't be able to cope with so many babies in the house! Any experiences/advice you could share would be gratefully received....
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alittlebitwibbly · 24/10/2010 19:56
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