Raising a child vs raising a puppy

[BG and Gavin]

I just want to say that I think that parenting a child is the most challenging job in the world!  I in no way wish to make light of that fact.  However, during tonight’s walk I was thinking about all of the recent posts looking for advice on dealing with puppy behaviour.  So…just for fun I began listing all of the things that I could think of in common between raising a happy healthy child and raising a happy healthy dog.  So here is the recipe as I see it:

-         Patience

-         Consistency

-         A good routine

-         Discipline and structure

-         A healthy diet

-         Plenty of time for play, learning, exercise and fresh air

-         Sense of humour

-         Short memory

-         Affection

-         Love

Does anyone have anything to add to the list?

 

[Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY]

Each child is a different as each dog ( well maybe not) babies are wonderful - adult children are wonderful BUT I will take my doodle any day over a teenager...Doesn't mean I don't love my teenager but, need I say more LOL