Is a first dog right for my busy lifestyle and outdoor home?

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Hi am 13 and i am looking for a first time dog ( dont mention a retriever ) I will gove my lifestyle and please give name me a breed: I am busy My dog will primarily stay outside in a well clean comfy dog house Excercise is no problem I prefer a medium or large size I want a natural guardian I want a family dog I will be the primary trainer I need a short or medium coated dog I go to school I need a dog with low seperarion anxiety I will give it the training and the attention it needs

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

You are looking for the perfect dog, and he doesn't exist. Dogs do not want a "well clean comfy dog house." they want to be with their people (or, as you state, "a family dog"). A dog that primarily stays outside will not be a family dog! You mention wanting a "guardian." If your dog lives ourdoors much of the time, that area may become his "trerritory" and, if a killer got past the yard to the front door, your dog might do nothing since he may believe that the house is not his territory to protect. Very often separation anxiety is created inadvertently by the owner. Another concern I have is that you state, 'I am busy." A new dog, regardless of breed or size, needs a lot of care in order for him to acclimate to new surroundings. It does not sound to me as if you are ready to have a dog just now. Perhaps you could volunter at a vet's office or shelter to get an understanding of just how much work and time a dog can require in order to be well-adjusted and happy. If you would like to talk about this, you can click on the prompt and start a consult, where we can discuss your situation. It may be that, with a few adjustments, things might work now.

Is a first dog right for my busy lifestyle and outdoor home?

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