Today ,with horror I read the Headline
“Puppy Recovering after being flushed Down the Toilet!”
Upon reading this news flash which included statements from other concern readers, blasting the mother for the actions of her 4 year old, who had bathed their puppy in the toilet and accidentally flushed it.
Unfortunately , it may be a bit unfair to blame the mother, anyone with small children know that tots are not easy to watch every minute.
Once the toddler is out of the playpen ….wow ,you must be ever on guard!
Miraculously the pup was rescued thanks to a drain expert’s use of special camera gear and firemen. The article then stated, "the puppy is now recovering and the 4 year old is so sorry and has learned a lesson; puppies go in the tub". Hopefully never again by the Toddler!
The real lesson learned is by far much greater.
While everyone loves a puppy and wants to bring one home to join the family, not every family is ready to have a new puppy.
Puppies, actually any pet and small children are not always a good combination.
Bringing a puppy into a family that has children should be done only after a lot of thought and planning. A Puppy is a lifetime commitment requiring lots of patience and love, and will be a member of your family for ten or more years.
Small children, especially toddlers should never be left unsupervised with a puppy. Children can be rough on animals and unintentionally abusive by rough play,hitting the dog or teasing it, they can inflict unintended tortures on a puppy that may permanently scar its behavior
It would be best to wait and plan to buy a dog until the child is old enough to understand how to care for the animal and be gentle with it.
It is not fair to put an animal in an abusive situation, then punishing it for defending itself when it is being hurt by the child.
A puppy is not a toy to amuse the children; a puppy is like a child itself requiring a great deal of attention and training...
Knowing when to plan on purchasing , which breed , type, and size dog, most suitable to your family entails research and planning.
There are many good sources of information available to assist one in making an intelligent choice.
If you already have a pet, it’s never too late to child and pet proof your home. Take some steps to establish a puppy-proofed environment for safety and security. Check the toys you’re leaving with your puppy. Dogs can choke on some toys .
Planning ,Training , Supervision for Safety and Security ,along with Patience and Love, describes “A Puppy-Proofed Environment”
by Canine Connection
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Thank you, this is an important issue. You are right, buying and bringing a new puppy into a family should require some planning, because they aren't disposable "toys". I hope this blog makes some people think about the choices of breed and size and disposition of the puppy they want in their home.
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