Yes, taking in a puppy is a lot of work! You can get a dog cheaper than $200 eaisly. If you adopt a dog from a shelter, it may be like $0-$50ish.
I agree with you that fish are boring because all they do IS eat and get fat. Really fat!!!
By the way, how old are you? You may want to include that in your question's deatils.
You are gonna need to: crate train, basic commands, potty train, take on 30 minute walks 2-3 times a day, feed alot, food will cost alot over the years, shots, vet visits, bathing, grooming, and collars/leashes as they grow older.
If this is your first pet, or you are under 10 with only a single parent family, you may wanna consider a Bearded Dragon, Bunny, hamster, or a cat.
Well whatever you get, you have to consider the costs, the time you have, and your patience.
Whatever pet you decide to get, I hope you have a happy, healthy, and long life!!!! :)
2007-02-19 14:13:05
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answered by Anonymous
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Taking care of a puppy is A LOT of work...not only are you spending $200 for the puppy but don't forget all the vet visits, shots, grooming, basic necessities (like collars, leashes...)medicines, food, toys and much more. You have to be really really ready for a puppy. Also the smaller ones have a smaller bladder so they need to go out more frequently than larger dogs. Terriers are a lot of work (I had one for almost 15 years)- you'll love them to death but don't always buy a dog based on its looks. They are high strung, lots of personality, not the best with children, and have a mind of their own. Just make sure you do enough research for the right breed for you and your family. But I'm not going to lie- it's a lot of work but well worth it in the end. Good Luck!
2007-02-19 22:09:11
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answered by kirbyboy 2
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your dad is right. don't get a dog right now you have too much to consider right now like college, boys, work; way too many committments that you need to concern yourself with other than taking care of a dog. any dog, even small dogs are a ton of work and it is very selfish and unfair to take on a responsibility if you will eventually not have the time to dedicate to it. dogs are social animals and if it is left alone all day while you are in class, hanging with girlfriends, hangin with boyfriends, working, studying, etc, this dog will suffer and both of you will pay a price. if you are still considering the dog, at the very least, please buy the book, "good owners/ great dogs" by brian kilcommons and read part I BEFORE taking on this responsibility. however, it is my opinion that until you have a more reliable lifestyle and set living arrangement you should not take the responsibility of someone elses life into your consideration.
dogs are wonderful and enhance your life but they are a total drag when you want to be out all night with your friends but you have to plan everything around making sure you dog is taken care of. not everyone can afford maids, trainers, vets and support staff like paris hilton. wait until the time is right.
2007-02-19 22:22:46
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answered by David W 3
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Yes!!! Listen to everyone! Pets are always a big committment, and you have to be absolutely sure that you are ready for that. Think of your dog like a child. You can't just pick up and go on vacation, someone has to watch the dog-you can't stay out all night-someone has to let the dog out. You WILL be getting up early, at least with a puppy-in rain, snow, and sun-to let them do their business. Don't foget vet bills-$$$$, flea stuff, heartworm pills, etc. When you have counted the cost, they are wonderful, but you better be ready, b/c otherwise the animal will suffer. Please consider the shelters-some of the best dogs I have had have come from a shelter. Also, there are some very shady breeders out there who are involved in Puppy Mills. It is yucky business.
2007-02-19 22:14:55
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answered by leslielou820 2
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Yes, fish can be about as boring as throwing
rocks at the sunset. When you get a dog you
have to weigh different situations such as living
in a house versus living in an apartment. Having
a fence or not. Chihuahuas are really neat but
you still have to let them out to go the bathroom.
Feeding is no problem. Remember small dogs
are usually kept inside. Lots of luck.
2007-02-19 22:08:54
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answered by Anonymous
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If your parents don't want a puppy than you should not get one. All puppies make a certain amount of mess, sooner or later it will go to the bathroom in the wrong place, or have an upset stomach. You wouldn't want your parents to decide to get rid of it because they never really wanted it in the first place. The puppy deserves a home where it will be secure for life, older dogs do not have the advantage puppies have in being young when they are seeking homes and it isn't fair to a puppy to take it to a home where your not certain your parents might change their minds.
2007-02-19 22:08:45
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answered by Anonymous
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I agree with most of the answers here. Bringing home a puppy or any pet is a lot like bringing home a newborn baby. They depend totally on you. You are responsible for potty training, feeding, health care, obedience training, loving, licenses, grooming. You also have to think about care when you want to go away even for a few hours or days. A pet is like a child and requires the same care.
2007-02-19 22:20:36
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answered by Vivian J 1
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Taking care of any dog no matter what the size is alot of work. There are vet visits, food and training and daily care involved.
Maybe you should really read about the kind of dog you want and how to care for it before you get a dog and then see if you really want to be responsible for that dogs for the rest of it's life.
Your dad has some real worries and perhaps you and he need to talk some more.
2007-02-19 22:05:11
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answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7
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Yes, it's that much work! Having a dog is like having a child...that stays a child forever. You will be responsible for providing food, medical care, exercise, and love. You will no longer be able to just pick up and go somewhere without considering your pet....will you be back in time to feed it? Let it out to answer nature's call? I don't mean to be discouraging...I have a dog (best one in the world!) that I love dearly; but it is better to know these things beforehand.
2007-02-20 00:45:31
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answered by Maple Syrup 1
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Yes it is work, but it is also very rewarding! You can get a mixed breed smaller dog at the pound instead of paying so much for a pure bred. But, it's not something to have on a whim. You will need to care for this dog for several years to come, which means vet care, walking, bathing, all that comes with dog.
2007-02-19 22:04:44
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answered by dressage.rider 5
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