My oldest is 6 and is honestly devastated and now scared to interact too much with the puppy. He was at the appointment, and she went over the rules about holding the puppy, not carrying him, not carrying his crate, etc. My son's attitude now is "what is the purpose in having a puppy if we can't ever get close to him?" And, I would say that is the impression the vet left. She also left the impression that I have made a horrible decision.
We just got the puppy, and I have always provided a one and only home for my pets. But, I have to say that I am afraid I've messed up by getting a Yorkie with very young and very active children. I need to be able to go to the bathroom or answer a telephone call or put on my make-up without fear that the dog is going to be hurt. |