She's never had a dog before and I have there's a lot of responsibility but she says she can handle it.
2007-11-07 17:23:47 · 16 answers · asked by monks26 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i would say definetly YES. she said she can handle it and i am sure she will....
i had two dogs and both older ones. one died two years ago at 12.... then a cat appeared under our camper....... we took him in after him being on the porch for two days. my husband was like NO WAY........ he or i was not a cat person............now two years later with a 3 year old cat & 11 year old dog.............. i wanted a puppy.............again. hubby. NO WAY.........
well i convinced him and he loves that puppy sooo much. its amazing the changes that happen when the puppy looks at you for love and security. we have the puppy 3 weeks today and she is a blessing.............
so me being persistant...........and really wanting to love another animal has made us complete..
trust me .get a puppy, females are less wild * and you will be in love with her for life.
2007-11-07 21:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by 4tonianne (on ebay) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should research together what it entails to have a dog. If she has never had a dog as you mention she may think she understands the cost and responsibility but she may not have a complete understanding. Also be clear with her what you are willing to do and not to do to help. Where will the dog stay during the day? at night? how often does it require exercise? socialization? vet visits? food? toys? It will likely require extra cleaning because of the hair. How about house breaking? What if the dog has a potty accident in the house? If you do this research together and she has a good grasp of the responsibility and the conviction to do what it takes and the understanding of your expectations and feelings and these are reasonable and tolerable for you.. then get her dog. She will think it is the best present ever! But understand for yourself these responsibilities also and what happens if she gets sick? or goes on a trip without you? A dog becomes another family member and even if you are not the primary care giver you will still have to welcome and participate in the care of this dog at some level so make sure you are o.k. with that too. You can't think it's her dog and she knows what she got into and I won't do anything at all because that won't work either.
2007-11-07 17:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jade645 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are a lot of work. Having a dog is like having a toddler around the house for seven to fifteen years. Some people don't mind that while others don't want the responsibility. I think in your case, perhaps you should foster a dog or agree to pet sit for someone. That way, she can see the responsibilities involved and decide then if she wants to assume them or not.
2007-11-07 18:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you two need to talk it over more if you are not going to be OK with it and make it feel loved and part of the family also then it will know something is not right and may not be the best pet it could be you are right they are a big responsibility but also a lot of love and fun my husband plays like he don't care that much for mine but ever time I turn around he is holding one or playing with it try spending some time with one that a family member or friend has who knows it might steel your heart also
2007-11-08 15:45:35 · answer #4 · answered by chihuahuamom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you see if you can foster a dog from a rescue. This way she can see if she really wants the responsibility of having a dog permanently. Also you're not making a long term commitment, it may be good for both of you. Hope it all works out;~)
2007-11-07 17:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by SureKat 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it. Training a dog requires consistent treatment from ALL members of the family. There's no such thing as a dog only being one person's dog when it lives in a household. Imagine if she wanted a kid, but you didn't. Training a puppy requires just as much energy as raising a 3 year-old - maybe more, because they don't understand you as well!
2007-11-07 18:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww youth.
My wife has a magnet on the fridge: "Sleep with me, Sleep with my dog."
If you don't want a dog and she does, rarely will your restriction on what another person trully wants have a positive outcome. If she wants a dog, a cat, a fish, what is the harm if it is hers? She is an adult. You aren't her dad.
My ex-wife wouldn't let me have a dog either. My wife's ex-husband didn't want her having a dog as well.
After nearly 10 years together we have 5 Great Danes and my wife is my best friend in the whole world, next to our dogs.
See where I am going with this?
2007-11-07 17:46:24 · answer #7 · answered by bignuttdanes 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Don't get a dog unless you both want it. Dogs are like kids where they need everyone in the house to be on board and involved. I wouldn't get one unless you are willing to take care of it and love it as well.
2007-11-07 17:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by Shanna 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How about you try NOT shacking up?
Geesh, you are irresponsible with your own lives, how can you possible expect to handle a puppy's dear life??
Wait until you are both responsible adults before brining in a helpless puppy.
What happens when you break things off, where does the puppy go?
The shelter, that's where.
Where is Dr. Laura when we need her???????
2007-11-07 19:27:18 · answer #9 · answered by LiaChien 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
getting a dog is a huge responsibility, they need constant love car and excerise, unless both of you can handle it, don't get a dog.
2007-11-07 17:33:35 · answer #10 · answered by Nick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋