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My wife and I surprised our two boys (9 and 12) with a new family member in the New Year. Needless to say they are excited about finally having a dog but not sure they are keen on the responsibilities that go along with it.
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Henry is a 7 1/2 week old Golden Shepherd and a quick reminder for me what it was like to have a baby in the house.
Henry is very cute!
Congratulations on your new fur friend :):):)
Looks like a chocolate lab ? Congrats !
Have had several people say that. But can safely say mom was Golden Retriever and dad was an Akita Shepherd. Met both of them when we picked Henry up and they were very nice dogs.Quote:
Originally Posted by yellow dog
Cool mix ! He's a beauty !
Awesome. Congrats on new addition to the family
Congratulations nice pup. Hope all goes well and the boys prove you wrong...
What a cutie! Great training for kids is what responsibility is all about. Enjoy Jay.
When pup gets a bit older and starts to ignore you , we can help here. :)
tip#1: NEVER call the pup to you without getting going and getting him if he doesn't come. That way you'll always have a dog that comes when called.
Very nice Caltek. Your kids might not be keen on the responsibility of caring for it, but they will learn.
Congrats on the beautiful looking pup.
Rule #2: You and your wife will be looking after it. It will be a lifetime commitment. It is your dog.
My kids wanted a dog as well. They both grew up and left the house as they should.
Thirteen years later, I'm still looking after it.
No regrets as both of them really appreciated having a pet and still look forward to coming home and being greeted by it.
All good in the long run. Don't force the boys. Just accept it as a new addition to your family and enjoy the company.