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Puppy Advice

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abbs1 · 16/11/2021 21:01

My husband and I are thinking of getting a puppy sometime next year. Growing up my family never had a dog but took care of friends dogs at our house for weeks at a time and we loved it. My husbands family had a whippet for years.
We have a nearly 2yr old and baby due end of Feb/early March so looking at possibly getting a puppy maybe end of summer time?

We are thinking of getting a black or chocolate labrador puppy with short hair. We are currently reading up and doing research on them along with pros and cons etc. Both my husband and I have been talking about getting a dog for over 6 years but dont want to do it at the wrong time and regret it.

For anyone who has or had a dog with young children, can you offer and advice, tips, pros/cons of having a puppy with young children. We don't want to rush into anything as we both know dogs take a lot of time and effort but also show so much love.

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bunnygeek · 17/11/2021 10:05

So pleased you've had a rethink and are going to wait until the kids are older.

So many dogs are handed into rescue or sold online because the kids have been nipped, or are terrified of this bouncy shouty land shark, or have been bowled over by a puppy doing zoomies. Potentially setting the dog up to be confused after missing vital training due to busy parenting, and the kids with a lifetime of anxiety around dogs :(

MasonStreet · 17/11/2021 17:13

Wowsers

A MN thread where OP states her intention and garners opinion.

Overwhelming response is ‘No!’

OP responds with thanks and reflects on how helpful advice has been

And changes her mind to go with majority view!

First time I’ve seen this in years. Congrats all 😂😀😂

Btw OP - glad you changed your mind - I’ve got an 8m puppy and the thought of baby AND toddler alongside brings me out in hives

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