| Trish is right. It sure sounds like these guys need a reality check. We know what reality is, we already own big dogs, and most people here have owned them for so long that the reality has become second nature. I don't know that letting the kids intentionally misbehave is such a good idea, but a demonstration of the reality of a big dog household is definitely in the ball park. Kibble on the floor, drooling. slopping the water bowl etc., can all be distasteful things to someone who is rather; fastidious, shall we say. Over time these initially "cute" items would likely cause the new owners to want to "get rid" of the animal. I would rather see them have a good idea of the life changes necessary when you take on a four legged life partner, than have them think of the animal as disposable.
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Mike
The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind. - - Theodorus Gaza |