People of all ages love puppies, and it can be exciting when someone that you love decides to bring one into his or her life. You may be thrilled for them, but there are times when you may open your mouth and say something that you shouldn’t. Many people try to say the right thing, and they only hurt their loved ones feelings.
Don’t want to do the same thing? Here are eight things that you should never tell a new puppy parent.
1. Aren’t you too old to get a puppy?
If your loved one or friends have recently lost their dog, they may be looking at a new puppy. This is a big commitment, and they should know it already, which is why you should keep your comments to yourself.
As your friends and family members age, they know that it is going to be harder to get up at night to take their new puppy out to go to the bathroom. Potty training and training a new puppy in general can be a lot of work, and you may not feel like they are up to it, but you don’t need to let them know how you feel about it! You also should never tell someone that they might outlive their new puppy. I am sure, if they are that age, they have already taken that into consideration.
2. I guess you aren’t going to have kids.
On the other side of the spectrum, you may have some newly married friends and family members who are looking at getting their first puppy together. This doesn’t give you the right to tell them that they can’t do both!
You also should never make comments about children. You don’t know if the couple has decided that they don’t want children. They may also be struggling with infertility, which only makes these comments that much worse!
3. You look absolutely exhausted.
Just like with new parents, you should never make comments about how someone looks. Getting up several times a night can be hard on a person, no matter what their age is. No only that, but chasing after a rambunctious puppy can be a lot of work. Though your friends and loved ones may be used to spending their evenings on the couch relaxing, now they may be running around trying to keep the new puppy from chewing on something that he or she shouldn’t be.
4. Why did you get a puppy when you could have rescued a pet who needed a home?
Though there are many dogs (and puppies) out there who need a good home, there is absolutely nothing wrong with deciding to go with a puppy instead of a rescued animal. They may be looking for certain qualities and know that the best way to get them is by buying a specific breed. Also, they may want to make sure that the dog that they get is properly socialized and trained the way that they want it to be.
