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re: The kids want a dog but I have a major hang up.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 8:35 pm to DiamondDog
Posted on 1/7/25 at 8:35 pm to DiamondDog
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My kids are 3 and 2.
I’d wait at least two years. Puppies nip and a kid needs to be able to defend himself.
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Posted on 1/7/25 at 8:37 pm to DiamondDog
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My kids are 3 and 2.
Do they even remember asking you for a dog?
For real though, don’t get a puppy with those ages.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 9:08 pm to DiamondDog
Kids 2 and 3 will not take care of a dog in any way, shape or form. Just about all kids love puppies and kittens but once they grow into dogs and cats the novelty seems to wear off for many of them.
Then it's up to you to feed, bathe, pick up the dog crap that they drop 3 times a day, get up and let them out if an inside dog, keep the house clean while dealing with fleas in the summer months-------and don't kid yourself, there will be fleas.
And all dogs seem to go through their version of the "Terrible Twos" just like kids and love to tear crap up, especially when they are left alone. This will usually go on until they get to about 20 months old and out of that puppy stage.
If this isn't a "need" by the Mrs. let the kids wait until they are older and then think about it.
Then it's up to you to feed, bathe, pick up the dog crap that they drop 3 times a day, get up and let them out if an inside dog, keep the house clean while dealing with fleas in the summer months-------and don't kid yourself, there will be fleas.
And all dogs seem to go through their version of the "Terrible Twos" just like kids and love to tear crap up, especially when they are left alone. This will usually go on until they get to about 20 months old and out of that puppy stage.
If this isn't a "need" by the Mrs. let the kids wait until they are older and then think about it.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 9:15 pm to DiamondDog
Your dog will adapt to you. Mine stays up late with me and sleeps during the day when I'm gone.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 9:18 pm to DiamondDog
Strong early case for Comment of the year 
Posted on 1/7/25 at 9:31 pm to DiamondDog
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The kids want a dog.
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My kids are 3 and 2.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 9:36 pm to DiamondDog
Try getting a Bassett hound. It will sleep most of the day.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 9:44 pm to LRB1967
Your kids are 3 and 2. They don't know what they want from one second to the next. Wait til they're 9 and 10.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 10:04 pm to South21
Some of y'all must not be married...when I say the kids that are 3 and 2 want a dog, it really means...
Mom wants a dog.
Mom wants a dog.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 10:18 pm to DiamondDog
I haven’t read through the replies, but just want to say it’s good that you are raising that question before just going out and blindly buying the dog. So many people do that and then realize after the fact that they have no time for the dog.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 10:52 pm to DiamondDog
7 to 5 is doable as long as it gets a walk before and after.
I am an experienced pet parent.
The dog will be elated that you chose it.
Get moving
I am an experienced pet parent.
The dog will be elated that you chose it.
Get moving
Posted on 1/7/25 at 10:54 pm to DiamondDog
Kids and don’t like dogs? Get a dog.
No kids and don’t like dogs ? Don’t. get a dog.
No kids and don’t like dogs ? Don’t. get a dog.
Posted on 1/8/25 at 5:34 am to DiamondDog
Buy them a goldfish.
Posted on 1/8/25 at 5:44 am to DiamondDog
BS get the kids are family dog ya dick. It's not for that reason at all lier! It's bc you domt want the hassel and the being a dick part to admit it so your using this lame arse excuse.
Posted on 1/8/25 at 5:45 am to DiamondDog
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The poor thing will be home alone all day M-F from 7-5. I don't think that's fair to the dog and I can't do it.
Get two, a sibling if possible and a doggie door so they can go in and out during the day.
Posted on 1/8/25 at 5:47 am to DiamondDog
Dogs sleep on average 18 hours a day. They will be okay left alone during the day.
Posted on 1/8/25 at 5:47 am to DiamondDog
In this case, I would get a cat. Way more independent and don't have to go outside. It will tide them over until they can help with the dog chores. Dogs that are alone can be destructive.
Posted on 1/8/25 at 5:47 am to DiamondDog
Your the dummie.that spent 2500 to figure out you neglected the dog. Obviously you didn't spend time with the thing when you were home.
Posted on 1/8/25 at 5:50 am to DiamondDog
Spend more time with the wife she lonely. You must've just got married within the last 5 yrs. Get your wife and kids the dog. Ya dick!
Posted on 1/8/25 at 5:58 am to HattiesburgTiger5439
My husband works from home but before that I was gone for 12 hours and he was gone for 10. He let them out before he left at 7, I let them in when I got in at 4. No one was depressed and no one destroyed the house.
They just chilled and slept when we were away and were happy to see us.
They just chilled and slept when we were away and were happy to see us.
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