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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't relate to these answers at all, other than the reminders about toddler toys and such things you may not have thought of. You know yourself and your family best, OP. You know your schedule. Sure, you may not want to take the child along on the early morning walk--if your spouse is home at that time it's a non-issue. If you can create a contained area and are organized about toys, none of the warnings are a big deal.

Lots of people have a second child when their first is two and, despite all the cliches about puppies being just like having a baby... well, that's another I can't relate to at all.

I have raised six puppies in my adult life and: no nursing, no nanny needed, slept through the night after a day or two; potty training is much quicker and easier... like babies, super cute and cuddly and loveable and sleep most of the day BUT no whining and no crying! Having a puppy is a lot of work but, if you know it, and are structured and organized about it, it really isn't that big of a deal. And you can take a break and put the puppy in the crate without guilt.

For me, working from home or having some time off, and adopting the pup during good weather make life MUCH easier for a new owner. Other than that, I personally wouldn't wait.[/quote]

OP here, this is super helpful. [/quote]

dp  Just remember the pp was an experienced dog owner.  Is this your first puppy?  I don't have a toddler but, it is a lot of work that I think the pp is poo-pooing. What is the harm in waiting just a few years if you must have a puppy?  Three years go by so quickly!  I just don't get the rush.[/quote]

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