Is anyone planning on getting a dog in the near future? So far DH and I are on the plan of getting a dog when LO is 4 or 5.
Until yesterday, when we were walking around and we saw 3 families with strollers (with young babies) and dogs. Now he wants to re-evaluate our "no dog" policy next summer.?
Edit: I should add that getting a dog depends on our financial situation. We were shocked at the total costs for getting our kitten last year, and I know a dog will probably cost us more.?
Re: S/O dog posts recently
What color? I met a baby blue pittie once a few years ago and he was sooo cute.?
I have a 2 year old lab that is quite the handful, but I don't regret having in the slightest. However we are going through our 3rd round of training to make sure that we feel comfortable with the dog around our new baby and to make sure that he listens.
Given that not all dogs are as high-energy as labs I would still NEVER get a puppy at this point in our lives. They require so much attention and training that I don't think I would have the time or energy to do at this point in my pregnancy - not to mention the first couple months after my child is born.
black/gray-
biggest in the bunch... his name is "Thor"
We currently have a 2 year old mutt. I am a dog person....and I am really excited that my baby will have a dog to grow up with! Brody is wonderful with little kids, and I hope that they will become good buddies. But I agree, dogs can be expensive....my little one has serious allergy issues and his weekly injections I have to give him are very pricey. He is my expensive rescue, but worth every penny.