t’s a “tail” as old as time: The kids beg for a pet and promise to help take care of the animal, but then they lose interest and you’re left holding the poop bag. It doesn’t have to happen that way—but averting that outcome requires a mindset shift. “Having everyone on the same page before the dog comes home will make the whole process much easier for everyone, including the dog,” explains Justine Schuurmans, CPDT-KA, a Licensed Family Dog Mediator (LFDM) and owner
