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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with all of the advice shared here. It sounds like you're not up for a dog, because no dog is low-work for the owner. NO DOG is low-work for the owner.

With that said, if you feel insistent:

- Get an older dog, ideally over two years old and no puppy left. Be clear about this with whomever you're getting the dog from - "we need an older dog, do NOT want a puppy."
- Get a dog that is already house trained and crate trained.
- Have a good sized fenced yard.
- Look for a lower energy, couch potato dog. Be very open that this is what your family is looking for. It doesn't need to be a certain breed, more based on individual dogs' disposition. 
- Ensure the dog gets along with other dogs, and is not reactive to other dogs. This is a HUGE deal.
- Be prepared to throw some money at help - to use a dog walker, a mobile groomer, a trainer, a doggy daycare, an overnight place for when you need to be away or out of pocket for a 24 hour stretch or more, a robot vacuum and/or housekeeper, etc. 
- Find a vet before you need one. It's hard to get in anywhere right now because everyone and their mom got a dog during the pandemic.

The above minimizes the work, but there is STILL a lot of work. It's like having another person who needs care and attention in the home. We intentionally got a low key breed, out of the puppy years, with an easy personality, already had basic training - and it's still been a ton of work, especially during the adjustment period for the dog as he gets used to us and our/his routines. He's great now, but still requires plenty of attention. Them's the breaks, if you're getting a dog. 
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