My little cousin wants a dog, so I thought about getting him one. I asked his parents and they are ok with it. I want the dog to be safe, so I wonder would this be the best present for him.
2006-12-04 10:12:45 · 11 answers · asked by sara_shae34 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I think he should start off with a goldfish, work up to a hamster, and eventually when he's 12, a dog.
2006-12-04 10:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sure, make sure you get a hearty, good tempered breed, and I always advocate getting a shelter dog. This can raise problems with behavior but it shouldn't be detrimental if you spend some time with the animal to "screen" for problems and pick a puppy.
Getting the dog that young will mean that the parents do most of the work but the boy will bond to it from a young age. If his parents renege on their consent to care for it you share responsibility to make sure it goes to a good home, perhaps yours.
2006-12-04 18:18:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A puppy for a 5 year old wouldn't be a good Christmas gift. I'm not sure the child is ready to handle such responsibility. Instead, you should get the child something that will benifit his imagination. Therefore, I strongly recommend Legos.
2006-12-04 18:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well a 5 yr old isnt really capable of taking care of a dog by himself so it just depends on if you think that his family can handle the responsibilites of a dog because it isn't like some toy you can throw in the closet if you get bored of it, it is a living breathing thing that needs plenty of love and attention
2006-12-04 18:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by CherryWineGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could a five year old cope with his back garden being the dogs
toilet.Its like giving a baby to a five year old to take care off.Buy
him a rabbit,if the parents are in agreement with helping to take care of it,along with a hutch and run.
2006-12-04 18:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by coolkidz_03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY!!! A five year old? I mean - reality check - a ten year old probably can't even handle that much responsibilty, but a five year old? That's just going too far. Unless, of course, the parents take care of it, but then it's technically not the five year old's dog.
2006-12-04 18:15:29 · answer #6 · answered by pinknblacksox 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
obviously the 5 year old is not capable of taking care of the dog, if the parents acknowledge that they will take care of it then yes, get it.
2006-12-04 18:16:57 · answer #7 · answered by ryrysofly11 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope. a 5 yr old is not smart enough to know how to take care of a dog. wait until he's older.
2006-12-04 18:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly not! I think you should think carefully - you might think that you are giving a cute puppy, but remember that puppy needs a lifetime of love and affection. A puppy is not just for Christmas, it's for life!
2006-12-04 18:17:06 · answer #9 · answered by bovie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you...........
I rarely say questions are dumb.....but that one I would consider.
I five year old barely knows how to blow his nose.....much less take care of a dog!
Get him a stuffed animal
2006-12-04 18:21:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋