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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interested in hearing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Information about the breed and age of your dog would be helpful. Thanks![/quote]

We got a dachshund puppy 4 years ago (our first and only dog).

The good: she's adorable, sweet and funny. She makes us very happy. She's been an easy dog to train and she's never destroyed any of our property.

The bad: going on vacations where she can't come with us. Find a good pet sitter. Dogs can be expensive (vet, grooming, pet food). If you don't own your home, it can be difficult to find a place to rent since some places do not allow pets.

The ugly: when your dog surprises you by having some kind of medical emergency like my dog did. It was scary and expensive. Also, when you have to leave your dog with a pet sitter when you go on vacation. It was embarrassing how much I cried  :oops:

I am so happy that we got our dog and I think she's perfect. I also think the timing of when we got her was perfect, so I think that plays an I portant role in how I feel about being a dog owner. I think it's best to wait until your child(ren) are older (school age for us) and when you have some time to commit to getting your dog trained and socialized when you first get it. I worked part time and could be home quite a bit to help the dog feel safe and secure and train her. It's an adjustment and something you need to be prepared for. Good luck op![/quote]

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