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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Please don't get a puppy, OP.  Get a shelter dog.  And, yes, get a dog![/quote]

I have no dog experience and need a dog who is friendly with no issues I need to work on from their past.  Seems 99% of shelter dogs are pit bulls.... i need basically guaranteed friendly like a golden retriever :)[/quote]

You are basing your conclusion on anecdotal information.

Go to a local shelter, meet some of the dogs.  The staff have been working with these dogs every day since they arrived at the shelter and the dog has a KNOWN personality.  Unlike puppies.  Many dogs end up in shelters because of human problems, no fault of the dog.

Just go look.  If you are local visit homewardtrails in burke, you can pet some dogs this weekend and no pressure to take anyone home.  You are even allowed (when the weather permits) to walk them or take one home for a visit.  Or become a foster, know the dog before you make a comittment.   HT currently has beagles, chihuahuas, hounds, some shaggy dogs I don't know what they are, and even some lovely pit bulls which no one will force you to take home :)

TLDR try fostering before you make a decision.[/quote]

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