To play off the other pet thread. I'm thinking of getting either a dog or cat. I like dogs and cats equally and am a bit conflicted on what to get. Since I live in an apartment in the city if it was a dog I would lean towards non active breeds, bulldog and pug come to mind....I've always loved Beagles and Jack Russell's but they need to run and explore, living in a city apartment wouldn't be fair to them. A cat is certainly a lot easier. Any recommendations on good apartment dog breeds, non barkers and what cat breeds tend to have the best/most fun personalities?
Have you ever had a dog before? I never had one but wanted one my entire life, so when I was in an apartment that allowed dogs I got a rescue. I got my dog when she was 12 weeks old.
Now everyone told me dogs, especially puppies are a ton of work, but I thought I was ready.
If you have never had a dog before I want you imagine how much work is required and understand it is easily 100x more than that.
The food, vet appointments, bathroom trips exercise, clean up after accidents, clean up after destruction of toys and other things around your apartment, obedience training, the lack of sleep, the separation anxiety. My dog had aggression issues and I had to hire a specialist. Also you have to plan everything you do now. No more going away for a weekend on a whim without a plan for the dog.
Now having said all that, they are beyond worth it. My dog was an absolute nightmare for the first 8 months I had her, but I persevered and the two of us are so bonded. I can't even imagine life without her, she is truly man's best friend.
TLDR: Dogs are more work than you expect but so worth it.