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[quote=Anonymous]I was in the “No” camp for years because I knew I wouldn’t get any help and the last thing I needed was someone else to take care of - especially because unlike children, the dog will never become more self sufficient. However, my kids are older now and actually are helpful. We’re in the process of adopting a retired racing greyhound. Greyhounds don’t shed a ton, require little grooming, don’t usually bark a lot, and don’t require a ton of exercise. They’re not susceptible to hip dysplasia and bloat, like other large breeds. Retired racers come already crate trained. They do need frequent tooth brushing, and they need training because they’ve never used stairs, don’t know that windows are solid, and they don’t know what’s expected of them as a pet (they’ve never played with toys!) but they usually learn pretty quickly and become very loving. I’m excited to get a dog now, but I couldn’t have handled it in the past.

It’s good that you know yourself and what you can handle and enjoy, as well as what you can’t. I’m so glad I didn’t get a dog when I didn’t want one.[/quote]

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