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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I think what people are responding to is that it really doesn’t sound like YOU want a dog. It sounds like you want to provide the experience of having a dog for your kids and that they have been begging for one and you love them and are looking for the easiest way to give them what they want.

This is an absolute set up for failure. They are 14 and 16, which means gone in a few years, which means they are super busy with school and activities and friends. My kids are great with our dog - when they’re around. Which is rarely. And they certainly don’t change their lives around to care for the dog around the clock - that is up to me.

Your kids will adore the dog at first, and then in a few weeks they still will of course, and that will be heartwarming. But count on them playing with him for a few minutes a day, giving him some cuddles, maybe a walk a day if their schedules allow. You will be the one doing the constant care and worry and scheduling and vet visits and training. And you will have a dog for many years when they leave for college.

Some people go into that and want one anyway because they really want one too. You just don’t seem like that’s true for you (maybe I’m wrong).

Can you foster or babysit a friends dog or something first?[/quote]

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