What dog should I get: puppy or adult, with kids and older dogs?

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I’d like to know whether I should get an older dog or a puppy. I have 2 dogs already who are both 7 and I also have children aged 4-18. We had 3 dogs but one passed away so I’d like to get another, I juts don’t know what’s best

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear you lost a dog recently. Whether to get a puppy or an adult will depend on your lifestyle/schedule and the personality of your other dogs. Puppies require much more frequent care than adult dogs, so if you are gone for long periods of time this can be problematic. Puppies can also be pestering to older/senior dogs, so if your other dogs are older or have some mobility issues they may be less tolerant of a puppy jumping on them/biting them. The plus side to having a puppy is you have first hand opportunity in all his training. If your schedule doesn't work well with a puppy then I would consider fostering an adult dog from a reputable rescue on a trial basis to see how it goes, and if it seems a good fit you can adopt the dog!

What dog should I get: puppy or adult, with kids and older dogs?

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