We have decided to get a dog. It won't be until next year but I've started doing some reading and research. We don't have a fixed idea regarding breed or whether to get a rescue or a puppy from a breeder.
I have it in my mind that the decision to get a dog is similar to the decision to have a baby and that for the first year or so we won't really have much of a life whilst everyone adapts.
Alot of people I speak to suggest I am really over-thinking this, that getting a dog is not comparable with having a baby at all.
Am I right to think like this, yes? To expect it to be hard and exhausting to start with?
For those of you with dogs and children, which was harder work?
Thanks Doghouse ppl!
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
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First time dog owners - just HOW much work?
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