My daughter's family just got a dog, not working out

[lovemydog]

1. I suggest lots of exercise for the dog.

I mean every day someone accompanying the dog to a park where it can run around and go nuts and knock itself out.

Followed by not leaving the dog alone.

Followed by assigning one or all who can and will spend the time necessary to properly train (discipline) the dog.

Dogs are pack animals. They need to know their place in the pack. If they are left alone too much they will get neurotic. If they don't the exercise they need every day they will displace that energy toward negative behavior. If they don't get the discipline they need they will assert themselves and be confused about their place in the pack.

If all these things cannot be provided then it's probably not the right home for the dog.

Just my opinion. I hope this helps a bit. Good luck!