Seeking some advice/thoughts please on whether it's the right time for us to get a dog. Name changed as I don't want it linked to my TTC posts!
We have been married 5 years and own a house in a town, with a small garden, but close to countryside. Husband works mon-fri 9-5 and I work 24 hours per week but across 2 days (shifts). We've always wanted a dog but until recently both worked full time so it wasn't possible. I grew up with them but my husband didn't, and I've done lots of reading in the last couple weeks about what to expect.
Now, we've been trying for a baby for over a year and literally nothing has come of it. Theoretically it could still happen soon, but I feel if it's not happened now it won't happen without help, and thanks to coronavirus that won't be possible any time soon, it could be years before we start a family. Obviously very down about that but have this overwhelming desire to love/look after something, so we've now thought about getting a dog in the next 6 months or so.
Plan would be to get a dog sitter/walker the days I'm at work, or best case scenario my husband would be able to work from home 2-3 days a week after lockdown. We could easily afforded a dog including grooming/food/cost of pedigree/dog walker if needed. My parents have a dog and could dog-sit if we go on holiday.
My question is, do you think this could work at a time we're trying to have a baby? I'm well aware that I may be blinded by my need to care for something, but at the same time owning a dog was always something we wanted. If it matters, my brief research led me to consider a miniature poodle due to the no-shedding and their intelligence. Appreciate any words of wisdom!
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potentialdogowner · 04/05/2020 14:44
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