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[quote=Anonymous]I let my kids talk me into a second dog last year and here's what I'd say. I already had a dog (in fact have had them my entire life), so I knew what I was getting into as far as care and training and I didn't have to modify anything about my house or life. So, I'd say educate yourself and be sure you are ready for the commitment and expense - the cost is high the first year due to neutering and shots. As far as other things, I turned over the care to my kids from day one, except for the middle of the night wakings. I figured that would be more torture for me - up with the dog and kids instead of just with the dog. If something isn't done, I don't step in, I remind them to get it done. For us, that we a really good decision because it's taught my kids a lot about being responsible. The only problem I'd say that we've had is that my kids forget to lock the doors after they let the dogs out. Lucky we have dogs to protect the house.[/quote]
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