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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s a lot of work and mess and expense.[b] If you  haven’t always wanted a dog, don’t get one.[/b]

A fenced yard is fine for quick potty breaks but it’s not a substitute for regular walks. Thinking your dog will love “running around in the backyard” without you is a recipe for behavior problems. [/quote]

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If you get a puppy you will have the intense troubles of a newborn baby (waking several times a night, crying, vomiting because puppies chew/eat anything they can explore/swallow). The training is also a pain because you have to be consistent without being harsh and they will test you until you just want to rest, give up and ignore their bad behaviors. Many dogs shed to the point they will leave a bit of themselves on all your clothes. The walks are the easy part but some dogs have anxieties that make the simple things way more difficult. For me, the most difficult part is finding a good pet sitter who will be available and make my dog happy while we're away.
They will also feel incredibly worth it, if you can make it past the hard times. They truly want to be part of the family and have a social role with you all (unlike a hamster). If you make it through all that, you and your family will not believe how much you can love an animal and feel like they fit perfectly. 
Adopting an adult dog would save you from almost losing your mind from sleeplessness through potty training (they can hold it longer) and they have better manners as they are not teething and have grown out of a lot of hijinks.[/quote]

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