should kids get puppies? thanks!!!!?

I have a dog that is 2 now that i got when i was 12. At first my mom didnt think that i was responsible enough for one but after a while she realized more responsibility came after she told me that she didnt think i had enough. If you think your 12 year old is responsible enough to take care of the dog AND love it then a dog is the perfect thing to get!

Omg, YES! I am 13 and DYING for a puppy. My dog died in August and I was promised a puppy. But of course, my grades got worse and worse. and if the parents are not agreeable to having a dog, regardless of how much the kid wants one, becuase the dog is going to make a mistake. And if your going to take the dog away, then that is MUCH worse.

I think it is good to get your daughter a puppy. Only if her grades are above C range, or pleasing to you. And if she is responsible.

I want a standard or mini Poodle. It really matters what kind of life style you have. If you want something that wont shed, get a Chinese Crested, a Bichon, or Poodle. If you want coat to work with, I suggest a Poodle, Maltese, Springer.

If you want a big dog I suggest a, Great Dane, Lab (yellow or black becuase chocolate labs are VERY VERY hard headed).

If your looking for a medium to small dog I suggest, Powder Puff (long-haird version of a Chinese Crested), Welsh Corgi ( i had one of 12 years, the best pet!!!!!!), Pug, Dachshunds (although very very hard to house train), and Pappilon.

IF you need more help about temperments and things like that, dont hesitate to ask! :)

well, it depends. If you get a dog, the primary person responsible for it will be the adult. Also, a dog isn't a toy. Once you get one, you will have it for the rest of its life. If you are not ready for the responsibility than no, don't get one.

Also consider getting an adult dog from a rescue group. Generally the people in these groups will know the dogs temperament and will know if the dog will work with your family. Also, an older dog will usually come with complete shots, already fixed, and sometimes house trained. A puppy can't be left alone for more than a few hours, will need to be taken to obedience class, and require infinite patience.

Try looking at www.petfinder.com- its a website where rescue groups post pictures and information of adoptable dogs.

kids shouldn't have a puppy especially just for them because they are not old enough or responsible enough to care for it. its like when they want the latest toy or game, the novelty wears off. the whole family should want one and be prepared to care for it for the next 10 - 15 years. so many people go and get pets for the kids only to find they lose interest after a few weeks and the parents realise they didn't really want it anyway; which is why so many end up unwanted and in rescue centres.

Its not a good idea, until they are old enough to be responsible and take care of the puppy. Puppy's are alot of work, its like having another child in the house.

personally from experience a child should not have a dog until he/she is old enough to accept the responsibily..depends on the childs age and maturity....try offering dog sitting services to family, friends and neighbors who are going on vacation or out of town for a few days but be prepared to step in and help out with the dog. Make sure the dog is safe around children also before offering this service. Be prepared to do this several times before getting a dog to make sure your child is ready

This will also help to teach your child about a dogs body language.

If your child does well with this responsiblity the he/she is ready for a dog of their own.

If the child is not ready and you get a dog then you should be ready to take the responsibility on yourself.

Also consider yourlife style before getting a dog. Make sure you are going to be home enough and not always running to after school activities on a constant basis. Having a dog and not being home with it but a couple hrs a day is wrong in my book. Dogs are very social animals and will react in many ways if left alone to much and to often.

Not at that age. At 15 or 16 give her a puppy to show her what having a baby is like.

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Depends on how old the kid is. Really young kids don't do well around puppies. I also depends on what kind of puppy.

depends on the kid...it's a great way to learn daily responsibilities that extend over time....puppies live to become dogs and the daily chores don't stop. You know taking it to the vet, walking it everyday, (which may include obedience classes) scooping the poop, grooming, worming, flea control and lots of time and attention....