<p>I have to agree with UTvolgirl here, this is a horrible idea. And I would recommend a german sheppard too (thats what I have) even though it might not be the best choice if you're going to sneaking it in beacuse they are very loyal dogs and hence, they bark alot at people they dont know even if they dont bite, at least thats what mine does. In the end though you really shouldnt do this, personally I dont think its fair to the dog.</p>
<p>I got a sheltie, they are extreamly obedient, but also extreamly fury. They can be small so I suggest finding an overgrown one. An overgrown one is still smaller than a lab. O, and overgrown ones are sold for cheaper prices.</p>
<p>WAIT A YEAR!!!</p>
<p>Little dogs are way better than big dogs, IMO. Who wants a gorilla when you can have a teddy bear?</p>
<p>Pugs are my favorite. I like Chihuahuas too, but they are definitely not for everyone -- they are often fiercely protective of their people, very yappy, and clingy as hell. My Chihuahua cries when my mom goes to work in the mornings and howls like a wolf when the phone rings; when someone knocks on the door, he goes INSANE.</p>
<p>Maybe you should also consider having a baby? A friend could certainly take care of it for you as well. </p>
<p>Sorry to be harsh, but you are considering a living breathing thing to own that you are neither set up for or are willing to take care of. You're being selfish with what you want over what you can handle. </p>
<p>How fair would it be to a pet right now in your life? Why can't you wait until YOU can provide a stable home and environment to raise a healthy adjusted pet? Why not for now as another has posted, help with a no kill shelter where there are both dogs and cats that would love any amount of time you could give from a couple of hours one week to 15 minutes another. </p>
<p>Sorry to be harsh, but I can't sugarcoat something like this idea.</p>
<p>Do not get a dog if you don't have time for it. Neglect is called ABUSE. If the dog will not have someone living with it don't even bother. All dogs need to be walked multiple times a day unless you want them peeing all over the house, not to mention the fact that all dogs, but ESPECIALLY big dogs need exercise and to be able to stretch their legs. Also, remember that a puppy is a BABY. It needs attention on an hourly basis. It's not just a thing, and will probably be VERY sad from leaving his or her mom and siblings (aka a lot of crying, just as any human would if taken away from mom and dad at age 3-4), and again, need constant attention. Remember that they do not come potty trained, just as human babies don't come toilet trained. It will poop and pee all over the place until it learns not to (and that can take months). Also no dog comes pre-made obedient. All dogs need to be tought that, which means a lot of time and energy to teach them how to behave. If you anticipate ANY trips overnight, or getting really drunk and having a hangover, or working late on a paper, DO NOT get a dog. Get some fish or something that doesn't need (and NEED really is a key word) a lot of attention. </p>
<p>Also if you've never owned a dog I would HIGHLY reccomend against getting a puppy. That would be like never meeting a person and then getting a toddler to raise.</p>
<p>Also, when dogs get bored, they tend to destroy things (like, chewing on a couch or pulling drapes down or knocking things off of tables). They get bored just like we do. Imagine if you had to spend all day long in a room, where you coulnd't do anything (they can't just turn on the TV or radio or play a game or go on the interner), it would suck big time and after a while you'd invent things for you to do (like destroying things). </p>
<p>Remember, too, that dogs are social animals. They like being around other dogs, and people, and being active. a life of being stuck in a room alone would be miserable.</p>
<p>As to the breed of dog, some of the sweetest dogs I've ever known were rhotweilers, but they are very needy dogs. In general I LOVE german shepherds. They are amazing dogs, but NOT for someone who doesn't have time for them.</p>
<p>excellent post equine.</p>
<p>{concur}</p>
<p>wait till you live off campus or graduate. then, i recommend labs.</p>
<p>Labradors are best</p>
<p>I work at a humane society, and I can guarantee you that no decent animal shelter will let you adopt a dog with your intentions. The screening process is actually quite in-depth (interviews, house checks, etc.), so besides the fact that the situation would be wildly infair to the dog, it also probably isnt too feasible. Once you move off campus or graduate, however, I would reccommend some sort of mixed breed, husky and retriever mixes are really cute...mixes tend to be better tempered then pure breeds. also, DO get a shelter dog!!! its so much cheaper, and you're usually rescuing the dog from eventual euthanasia.</p>
<p>Get a golden retriever and lab mix</p>
<p>Not a good idea to have a friend keep your dog. Recently, one of my adult friends had close friend keep her dog for a week while they were out of town. Afterward, the friend refused to give the dog back, ending the friendship of almost 10 years.
Remember, just like dogs can get attached to people, people can get attached to dogs, too.</p>
<p>wow, that is horrible. I don't know what i would do if a friend took my dog. I don't care how attached she was for that week, that is just unforgivable and disgusting. I'm truly sorry for your friend and her dog.</p>
<p>You want a labrador retriever (but btw, rotweilers can be very nice!)</p>
<p>I don't know if you guys read the part where I said it but the woman will not be home 95% of the time. The dog basically gets open reign over her house and backyard and everything else. Thanks for all the advice and suggestions htough.</p>
<p>^^God I hope you don't end up with a dog anytime soon...</p>
<p>So you're going to have your puppy defecating all over this poor woman's house with no one to train it? Someone made a kid analogy before, so here's another one. If you really wanted a son and you finally got one, would you leave it in someone else's home when that person's not there 95% of the time? </p>
<p>You want to go to Wharton, I see. So are you going to do the same thing when one day you get promoted to partner in some firm, or maybe own your own company. Are you going to leave THAT in the hands of someone who won't even pay attention to it most of the time?</p>
<p>You really should wait to get a dog. The world isn't going to run out of dogs anytime soon, so it's not like you have to have one IMMEDIATELY. Think of what's best for your dog dude. READ what everyone is saying. A dog needs care, a puppy needs to be trained, etc.</p>
<p>that'll be one lonely puppy...</p>
<p>Well I definatley believe the part where you say youve never had a dog because it is completely 100% obvious to me that you dont know anything about them. I'm not trying to be offensive here but it seems to me like you are being extremely selfish here, you only want to see the dog for companionship and whatever else but the dog has to stay by itself? take care of itself? whos gonna feed it if no one is home? whos gonna train it? for crying out loud youve lived without a dog your whole life and you cant wait until you move off campus to ge one, working at a shelter until that time like someone already said? I also agree for the sake of the dog that I hope you dont get a dog anytime soon.</p>
<p>"I don't know if you guys read the part where I said it but the woman will not be home 95% of the time. The dog basically gets open reign over her house and backyard and everything else."</p>
<p>Suppose your parents had treated you the same way: Had you, then dumped you in someone else's house to be left alone 95% of the time?</p>
<p>Think about it. If you managed to get enough to eat, you probably would have died from neglect.</p>
<p>The same is true of puppies. They aren't toys. You can't just leave them on the shelf and then play with them when you feel like it. The puppy would need companionship, training, etc. It also would be in the same kind of danger that a toddler would be in if left alone all of the time. Bored puppies and dogs not only make a lot of noise, but they also do things like chew through wires, topple lamps on top of themselves, etc.</p>
<p>I agree with others: If you love dogs, volunteer at a shelter. Don't get a dog until you have your own place, time to train the dog and lots of time to be wtih the dog.</p>
<p>I have a husky, she's awesome, but oh God is she stubborn! She really only listens when she wants to. I usually don't take her for walks in the summer becasue it is so hot for her with her thick coat. SHe doesn't really require that much attention. Sometimes she will be like really super uber hyper and stuff and won't stop barking and running around but other times she will like sleep the entire day.Don't get me wrong, my dog is awesome and I wouldn't trade her for any other dog, but just do some research so that you can make sure you are getting the right dog for you.</p>