We moved recently to a semi-rural place with amazing walks and we have a one acre garden. DS (17) is desperate for a dog and has been for years but is heading to uni in 2 years or so, and I feel like dh and I are getting to a point where we can go anywhere anytime so I'm not sure if I want the commitment of a dog (we have a 14 year old cat). I regularly go on walks with my neighbours and their dogs as I enjoy the exercise and love dogs but haven't lived with one since I was a kid. I don't work so I meet the criteria for a puppy trainer and I feel like this would be a good way to see if we would be suited to dog ownership without the lifetime commitment. Thoughts/opinions?