As some of you may know, I am currently fostering a dog, a very large, 75-pound pit bull. I also grew up with a big dog.
Now, it's time for me to start thinking about whether or not I want to keep him permanently (no matter whether I do or not, I will never give him up to a shelter or to a home where he will get less than the best; he WILL stay with me indefinitely even if I decide not to keep him). He is a very sweet dog with a very loving personality (although it looks like he has never really been trained and needs a lot of training not to jump on people, pull etc.).
The thing is, I live in New York City (in Manhattan) in an apartment. I plan to live in urban environments throughout my life. I really wanted a dog to be my companion, my best friend and take him everywhere with me, which is why, before I met Roscoe, I wanted to get a small dog, a pug. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to carry a dog in a purse and make it an accessory. I just want to share my life and experiences with a dog.
I guess that is my biggest concern. I don't run, and although I enjoy the outdoors, I only take maybe one trip a year to the outdoors. I feel like we don't connect, because, except for our walks, he is always left behind.
I am just looking for thoughts, opinions, experiences from both big and small dog owners.
Now, it's time for me to start thinking about whether or not I want to keep him permanently (no matter whether I do or not, I will never give him up to a shelter or to a home where he will get less than the best; he WILL stay with me indefinitely even if I decide not to keep him). He is a very sweet dog with a very loving personality (although it looks like he has never really been trained and needs a lot of training not to jump on people, pull etc.).
The thing is, I live in New York City (in Manhattan) in an apartment. I plan to live in urban environments throughout my life. I really wanted a dog to be my companion, my best friend and take him everywhere with me, which is why, before I met Roscoe, I wanted to get a small dog, a pug. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to carry a dog in a purse and make it an accessory. I just want to share my life and experiences with a dog.
I guess that is my biggest concern. I don't run, and although I enjoy the outdoors, I only take maybe one trip a year to the outdoors. I feel like we don't connect, because, except for our walks, he is always left behind.
I am just looking for thoughts, opinions, experiences from both big and small dog owners.