i have a 2 1/2 yr old ( 3 in july). we would like to get a dog. which would be best? also one that can come along for trips to the store and park?our yard is fenced in, not a great big yard though.

Get a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, lots of fun and very smart.

a good choice for you would be a sheltie collie they are fantastic with kids and very protective of their families, they are extremely smart and don't get to big either, they are like medium sized dogs. good luck.

if you have a fenced yard, I would suggest a lab. They're friendly and playful, but very gentle dogs. But if you have an apartment or a small place, maybe something smaller - a jack russell terrier, perhaps?

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a golden retriever they are the best for a family and realy like children

golden retrievers, labs and collies are usually good with children.

my family had a golden retreiver and it was a really good family dog and was very obedient and loyal.

Sheep dogs (collies, shelties) tend to be the best around children. Golden Retrievers are good too. I watch Dog Whisperer a lot and I have read a lot of dog books and I lived in a home with six little ones and the sheep dog my Mom had was the sweetest.Stay away from Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Huskies, Pinchers, Rot WielersThey are gentle natured because they are natural sheep herders and will protect the little one (children)There are a lot of great dog books out there too, try the internet too.

We have a three year old and a two year old. We also have a cocker spaniel. He's great with our children and doesn't require a very big yard. He was also very easy to train and is an excellent watch dog. I highly recommend you check into a reputable cocker spaniel breeder or even a cocker spaniel rescue in your area. Some of these dogs have faulty genes if they come from puppy mills that cause them to be high strung, so please make sure you see the site where the puppy was bred before you buy. Good luck!