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[quote=Anonymous]To the OP:

I would think if you talk to some rescue groups, they could match you with a good animal for your needs.  Ideally they can match you with a dog that has been in a foster home with kids and a cat so you have a better idea how the dog will respond to those situations.

I love having a dog and I think you will too- they add so much joy.  Other tips for burning exercise is to plan either daily or a few times a week to go to the dog park.  Another option is doggie daycare once or twice a week.  We had a golden puppy and we sent her to daycare once a week which meant she was exhausted when she came home that day and then the next we had daycare hangover and she was still pretty low key and tired. So, we really got the benefit of two days out of it.

In regards to crate training.  People get all worked up on these boards about it. Yeah... Should you have your dog in a crate 12 hours a day w/o a break? No. But 2 stretches of 4 hours is by no means inhumane. If the dog is fine loose then go with that. But if the dog might be destructive and just doesn't quite know how to behave on it's own, then crating is best (and safest) for everyone.

Good luck!![/quote]

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