Hi.
So this is a new bit of mn for me My mum's lab has had some rather fine pups and my dd1 (6) is really really wanting one. Of course. I have done and pro and con list, if any experienced soul would look at it and give their opinion I'd be grateful.
Pro
DD1 is a lonely soul, finds it hard to make friends and hasn''t the greatest social sense. Her little sister is a bonkers toddler and not really delivering on the tender loving sister front
That's it really!
Oh - we have a great park at the top of the world with a huge field.
I need to loose weight.
Cons
I don't enjoy walking or being out of the house particulary.
I am not that keen on dogs.
DH isn't that keen on dogs.
We have a 3 storey house that I struggle to clean as it is, it has 40 steps in 3 flights!
DD1 is busy as it is with clubs, school and so on. Will she commit and have time for a dog?
I have a loony toddler who is pretty full on.
I work 3o hrs a week shifts.
I'm knackered.
We have a 24k income with about £150 disposable a month. Surely the dog would swallow a good bit of that?
We visit friends, take days out and so on. Would the dog be lonely or need kennels for overnight stays?
Oh this is a no brainer isn't it?
But is it worth working through these issues to help dd1 develop a soul mate?
Help!!
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How much work is a lab? Help me decide if we should get a dog. Please!
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treedelivery · 03/08/2011 15:26
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