Hey Ozoro1, I just wanted to commend you on being so knowledgeable about dogs and willing to work with them, excercise them, and train them at such a young age! I wish I was that motivated when I was younger.
I agree with the recommendation to volunteer at a local shelter. You'll really get to know what types of dogs you like when you work at a shelter. When I started volunteering Labs were my least favorite breed because I always thought of them as hyperactive and annoying, but after working with them they soon became one of my very favorite breeds, because they're so trainable and so loving. I always thought I'd get a German Shepherd, but my first and only dog so far is a black lab. I'm starting Rally O classes with my lab next month.
See if your Animal Shelter has a Jr. Volunteer program that lets you work with the dogs. Sometimes all they need help with is just playing with the dogs so they don't get bored. Get your parents on board with the idea too as soon as possible to make for a smooth transition.
Good luck with whatever dog you end up getting.
I agree with the recommendation to volunteer at a local shelter. You'll really get to know what types of dogs you like when you work at a shelter. When I started volunteering Labs were my least favorite breed because I always thought of them as hyperactive and annoying, but after working with them they soon became one of my very favorite breeds, because they're so trainable and so loving. I always thought I'd get a German Shepherd, but my first and only dog so far is a black lab. I'm starting Rally O classes with my lab next month.
See if your Animal Shelter has a Jr. Volunteer program that lets you work with the dogs. Sometimes all they need help with is just playing with the dogs so they don't get bored. Get your parents on board with the idea too as soon as possible to make for a smooth transition.
Good luck with whatever dog you end up getting.