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[quote=Anonymous]We have 2 kids in early elementary and I agreed to get a dog because DH really wanted a dog and so did the kids. I agreed, but I thought it was a terrible idea. I was right.

The dog is lovely. She’s well behaved, she is gentle and tolerant with the kids, she’s sweet. But man oh man, it is so much work, and honestly, it’s not rewarding to me at all. I WFH and she spends most of the day curled up at my feet. I know a lot of people would love that. I don’t. I love it when she goes to doggy daycare and I don’t have to think about her for 8 hours. I don’t want to pet her, or play with her. I don’t think it’s sweet when she puts her head in my lap and looks at be lovingly. She is just one more thing to take care of.

I do it all of course. I pet her, I walk her, I take her to play with other dogs, I play with her, I make sure she has the toys and treats she likes best. Everyone said she would grow on me. In 2 years, she hasn’t, and I don’t expect it to change. I would happily rehome her. But the kids adore her, she is ours and I’m stuck with her. Hopefully only for 8-10 more years. [/quote]

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