Monday, April 03, 2006

HELP!!!

I am in need of help (more ways than one). My son, Justin, has been rather persistent lately about wanting a dog FOR A PET ONLY!! Part of me says no way, just buy him a book of dogs. Another part of me says, hey, he's a boy. He needs a dog. I need some input people. Can you help me out?

8 comments:

Joel Byer said...

Get him a beagle. We have one...in fact would you like to buy him? Here are the selling points.
1) Dumber than a box of rocks
2) Loves to howl at the most inopportune times
3) Is Mr. Houdini himself when it comes to breaking lines, etc.

Yes, a well-blended package.
I cast my vote for a beagle. If you really love your son, THAT is what you need to get him. (not that I'm trying to put you under pressure or anything)

Brenda said...

Sure I think you should get him a dog. If you can get it past your wife. (LOL!!!) I would be willing to take care of it if you ever needed me to. Just make sure this dog likes me, LOL!!! The bulldog liked me it just took me a little while to get past his looks and noises, made me think he was growling and ready to take my arm off. My vote - is get a puppy/dog !!!!

Anonymous said...

Is it the son that really wants the dog or maybe dad wanting the dog. Kids and dogs go together. But I think the child should be at an age to be able to care for any pet...feeding...cleaning. A big responsibility for a small child. It could be something that he can look forward to getting. Smac

Aaron said...

Every boy needs a dog. We have a beagle and she hardly ever barks.

Down Blueberry Lane said...

We got Ryan a little black lab the 1st of March and it has been very good for him. He also insists on helping to feed and water her. Kids can be more willing to help if we let them or give them credit for.

Anonymous said...

You should get a beagle like I had....
Mine laid on the living room rug for l0 years, and never barked, ate, or did any business.
It was "ceramic"

Anonymous said...

Every boy should have a dog.

However, dogs were created to live outdoors where they could chase rabbits, groundhogs, cats, and cars. Dogs inside the house make disgusting messes, shed hair on carpet and furniture and eventually winds up in the food, leaves an odor in the house, and are obnoxious to guests.

Noah's ark is no scriptural precedent when one considers the rest of the zoo that lived there.

As a pastor that entertains people who are not overly fond of animals, the dog should definitely be outside.

Every boy should have a puppy to talk to and romp with when the rest of his world has rejected him, or so he feels. Full-blooded muts are the best kind, the Heinz 57-variety will do just great. That way if the boy gets tired of the dog, you can make weiners out of it and not lose your shirt in the deal

Aaron said...

Matt lose his shirt on dogs? Never.