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Originally Posted by GTmauf  PrincessDiana- I appreciate your honestly. Like I said, I'm not going to get a dog and be selfish about it. I love dogs way too much to do that. What do you plan to do once you're out of school?
I have checked into doggie daycare because we used to go once per week. This would cost $20/day, which is pretty much out of our price range. I have seen where I could hire a dog walker for like $12 a day I think, but that's still pretty steep for me. I thought about possibly getting two dogs but everything online says that's a bad idea.
Thanks for all of the advice so far and more opinions are welcome! |
I'm hoping to get into med school
I actually think having two dogs would be helpful. My two keep each other company when we are not here. I honestly believe that dogs do better, behave better, live longer in pairs. Imagine being in a foreign country where nobody spoke your language or understood you. Then imagine finding someone from country. With dogs, it's the same thing. Even if they don't necessarily LOVE each other, I think it's beneficial for them to have someone like them around.
I guess I should have asked you how long each day you will be gone? Outside potty training will be impossible if you're gone for more than a couple of hours a day but there is no reason why you can't train to potty pads. That's what we did with Franklin at first. I still don't think it's a great idea for you to get a dog if you're not going to be able to be around a lot but everyone has given you great suggestions and there are options if it's something you really want. Have you thought about asking a friend or family member to come by and just play with the dog for 30 minutes a day? You could still pay them but it wouldn't be nearly as expensive - maybe a younger family member who needs extra cash? Even one day at daycare a week would be better than none so if that's all you can afford, do that.
It's obviously your decision in the end - follow your heart. Do you think you will be able to give the dog the attention and love it deserves? Keep in mind that a dog cooped up all day will likely be a nightmare when you let it loose. Yorkies (and puppies) have a lot of energy and if they spend all day doing nothing, you can imagine how they will spend it once you let them out.
Of course you've had a dog before so you know what it's like.
Sorry this is a novel, I just kept thinking of things to write. Good luck!