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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Best timing is when oldest is 10 years old and youngest is 5-6.  That way, the dog is elderly when they are busy teens and ready for the rainbow bridge when you hit empty nester stage.

I would write out all the expectations and make the kids sign it.  You have the most negotiating power now.  Once you get the dog, you have no negotiating power left.  Be clear about feeding, grooming, walks and who is expected to do it the .

I ageee that a small inside dog is probably the least works.  Some big dogs like goldens or Great Danes are calm and friendly and easy to train though, so could also be a good choice in a different way.  [/quote]

Yes but what if kids don't follow through?  Are you not going to care for dog to teach your kids responsibility?  If op gets one she has to think of dog as her dog otherwise dont get one.[/quote]

It’s about making it totally unambiguous and not up for negotiation.  The worst is kids trying to wheedle out or say they did it yesterday so should get today off or whatever.  Just show them the contract and say—this is what we agreed to.  If you can’t keep up your end of the bargain, then we can’t have the dog.  Calm,  no argument.  I’ll cover for a kid if they are sick or if there is some unusual thing going on but I’m not just going to step in and do something they agreed to do. Just be super clear about it so you aren’t the bad guy—they are clearly at fault if the situation doesn’t work out because they failed to hold up their end of the bargain.  
Husband should also be clear about what he’s agreeing to.[/quote]

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