Getting a Dog

In researching the most suitable dogs around young children, the top three appear to be golden retrievers, poodles, and pugs. It was suggested to me that a golden doodle may be appropriate in my case. One's lifestyle necessarily changes, in getting a dog, in that a spontaneous change in plans to go out on a given night is not possible....and in my case, getting dog walkers would be necessary. It would be a steady, ongoing commitment.

I couldn't "change my mind" after several years and decide that I no longer want a dog. I suppose theoretically I could, however it would not be fair to the dog, or to myself, to not persist in a decision made.

It would mean taking the dog for a walk even at times that one doesn't "feel like it." It would mean not spontaneously travelling on a whim, whenever one felt like flying or driving somewhere.

It would mean getting home at a reasonable hour, to feed my dog.

It is certainly a commitment......stay tuned....after new years I will let you know the decision.