Carolyn Hax: Does slacking on puppy care show the kind of dad he’ll be?
- Posted on March 20, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Carolyn Hax: Does slacking on puppy care show the kind of dad he’ll be?

Boyfriend wanted a dog, then dropped every ball with its care. Letter writer asks if it’s too soon to be alarmed about a baby.