(08-30-2013, 02:37 AM)glitteringfuzz Wrote: I would love to just adopt a dog that has already been trained! i have a baby and I would feel safer where I live with a dog, but I don't know if it's safe to adopt a dog who was raised by another owner like that. Maybe someone can provide some insight on that.
But to answer the question, I want a dog so bad!
Happyflowerlady gave you some great advice, but in my opinion, you should wait a few more years before adopting a dog. Dogs, even adult ones, need a lot of attention, regular walks and they can be pretty pricey. It might become really difficult to balance two needy family members at the same time. After a couple of years your child can play with the dog as well, and you can all go on walks together, so time management would be a lot easier.
