'If you have one or more kids already, I think you should get a dog.'
Getting a family dog is a big commitment, sure, but you’ve already made a huge commitment if you have a kid, plus you’ve already experienced cleaning up another living being’s poop. Yes, dogs can be expensive — vet bills and grooming are no joke. But if you have a kid, you’ve already basically set a pile of money on fire. You might have to hire a dog walker or dog sitter, but it’s way cheaper than daycare/nannies/au pairs/babysitters.
Having a dog isn’t just good for kids, though. It’s good for parents, too. A dog really does make the entire family get more exercise and fresh air. You’ll also get unconditional love from a creature that will never talk back to you, demand allowance, or try to negotiate for more screen time. Your dog will not need to go to college and will not care about its privacy. Post as many photos of your dog online as you want! Tell embarrassing stories about the dog! The dog won’t mind.
Yes, you will be stared at while you eat every meal. If you work from home, your dog will probably start barking the minute you’re on a conference call. The dog will inevitably roll around in something disgusting and stink. And if you get a puppy, you will almost certainly sacrifice a pair of favorite shoes or a rug during the training phase. Your wallet will be considerably lighter. But your heart will be full, and you and your kid will know boundless love.
Only you can decide when the right time is for your family to get a dog — for the record, we did it when our kid was 6 years old — and what kind of dog to get. But when you’re ready: Get a dog. Your kid will be so happy, and so will you.Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the New Yorker, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Real Simple, Parents, and many other places. She lives in New York with her husband, son, and dog.
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