more troubleshooting :P

[I (heart) dogs]

i wont be getting my dog untill school starts. the only problem is i wont be around as much because i have school.i want to be the one to train my dog too.im also kinda nervous because thers a whole truckload of stuff to do when getting a dog, from socalizing him/her to obedience training, to taking to the vet, brushing ther teeth, well i guess thats a regular thing to do. but im still nervous. -.-

 

[AgilityPup]

Why not until school starts? Most people dig the idea of having one when schools out...? (just curious, here)

And to add, I never brush my dogs teeth... They get fed raw, so the bone does a good job keeping them clean.

 

[I (heart) dogs]

because thats the time when we can afford one, my dads a bus driver

 

[Southpaw]

What would be the chances of you waiting until next summer?

You could still do it even if you're in school. There are plenty of people with full-time jobs who get puppies. But I would wait until you've been in school for a while so you can get a feel for how the year will go... you might be so loaded with homework every night or something that you'll realize you just wouldn't have the time for a dog.

I got Lucy like 2 months before I got out of school... and we managed just fine, although I will say Lucy was a very easy puppy so that might be why it worked. I can't imagine if we would have gotten Juno during the school year, I just don't think we could have done it.

 

[Renee750il]

Normally I don't suggest that people get pets close to the holidays, but if you did get your dog near your winter break it would give you some time to get settled in.

Getting one that's a little older than a baby puppy will help, too.

 

[I (heart) dogs]

well im going to get a dog from a rescue, so im not exactly sure how old he/she will be although i would like to get a puppy. the thing is all the stuff(vet,supplys,food,ect) will be were moste of the money will go. maby i should just wait till next summer.-.- although im not the type of person to wait for things like this. idk

 

[bubbatd]

From what you've posted , I don't think you are ready . Emotionally or financially . I feel with young teens it should be the family's decision and choice . I researched and found a Golden was the breed my Dad needed when our Irish Setter died . But I knew he was a family dog as I was only 13. He was my buddy until I moved on to college . How I missed him !

 

[I (heart) dogs]

well all i can do is wait, me and my family have already decided. but for the most part your right. i do tend to be nervous(cant spell) but im trying to at least emotionally prepare myself.with the financal difficaulties, im just going to have to wait for the right moment.