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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My advice is to dog sit a friend or family member’s dog while they are away for a week or 2. It’s the best way to see if you and your kids are up for the task. [/quote] Disagree with this. The kids will love it for two weeks. Not til later will the fun wear off. We have always had dogs because my wife and I love them and both grew up with them. We had two dogs before kids, then they both died, now we have one. When the kids are bigger I imagine we'll get a second one. Having a dog is so much more than just fencing your yard. (I mean I'm sure you know that, but I'm just reiterating) You have to walk dogs. A yard (even a giant one) is not enough exercise/mind stimulation. Of course it can be done w/ two working parents, but it's not easy. We do it - but again, we can't imagine living without a dog. If this isn't you, don't get a dog. It's a lot of work. [/quote]
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