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Originally Posted by Baby Teddy  I hear you Nancy! My fiance, Teddy and I got into the elevator of our building on Christmas eve...there was a little boy and his grandma already in there. They boy was about 2 and kept saying "doggie doggie" so I bent down to let him pet Teddy. The grandmother said..."Dylan you used to have two dogs like that but when you were born". I said, "oh how cute". The grandmother responded, "my daughter and her husband gave them away when he was born...they were the babies first and required too much attention." The second we got out of the elevator ... I looked at my fiance and said, "well that was interesting. We will never ever give Teddy away when we have babies." People need to realize there is an adjustment period for all involved. Naturally it is something new for everyone and it takes time and patience. I grew up with dogs and wouldn't have it any other way. Children love dogs! |
Yeah I agree, I think dogs are very adaptable, and while a new puppy isn't a good idea, an older dog would learn to adjust. I'm just wondering if somehow we on Yorkietalk might do more to educate, like a thread about "Things to think about before buying a dog!" I mean if there's a chance in hell, you would think about rehoming a dog because you had a baby, you shouldn't consider getting a dog. I think about some of the members here, and I know that would never enter their minds, so it's never really suggested to newbies who are inquiring about the purchase of a dog, and wondering if a Yorkie is a good match.