I grew up with Goldens and adore them. DH grew up with dogs but never wanted one. DS and I are desperate for one. I think it would be an excellent time for DS, at 14 to own a dog, he’s very caring for his cat. DD has left for university so we are all feeling a little empty nest here. I’m currently losing a marine amount of weight and DH has finally agreed that if that continues it would be good to get a dog to encourage more walking and activity.
My work is currently home-based but even when I return to work there are a lot of other dogs that are brought in to our individual offices so I know I could take him to work if I wanted to, though it’s likely that almost every day either DH or I would be am working at home.
My only concern is whether it is selfish to get a dog while living in a semi- detached house? We have a paved back yard and a grasses fenced in front garden. Immediately opposite the house we have a big park.
Will my neighbours hate us if we get a retriever? Or are they fine for that? Obviously we would go to training classes etc.
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EightToSixer · 15/09/2020 14:32
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