An adult dog? Maybe, it depends on the dog. A Puppy? No.
It really depends on a lot of factors. Do you plan on going out at night, leaving little puffball alone for longer than 8 hours a day? Smaller dogs have smaller bladders. They are also a very active breed, and need a lot of physical exercize and mental stimulation.
I'm not trying to dissuade you, but it sounds like you don't even know if you'll have a job yet or not. There's a lot to get settled in with before a dog might fit well in your life.
thanks for your input :) and, i totally want people to dissuade me if they feel it's the right thing to do! i don't want to put an animal in a situation where they will be feeling neglected!
i'm most likely going to be adopting, not buying a puppy with a breeder, so it will be at least a young adult. i haven't secured a job yet, but i wouldn't take on the responsibility of a pet until i was in a secure position -- just thought i'd do my research first!
i've heard that pomeranians can be potty (pad) trained, so i was wondering if that was an option.
as for exercise, i was wondering if a walk in the morning & in the evening after i got back from work, as well as companionship from a cat would be sufficient stimulation.
I haaaaaate pad training. Once you've trained them to pee on The Pad, it is near impossible to get them trainied to go outside. My boy was pad trained by the breeder, and in New House anything on the floor? It must be a pee pad! Towel? Pee pad! Rug? Pee pad! Shirt? Pee pad!
Crate training is much more effective. My two dogs are trained to ring bells by the door when they have to go out... it is currently my favorite method. Bowser, since he was so pad-obsessed and 2 years old, didn't get it right away, but after we got the Mastiff puppy, (who picked up on the bells at the age of 13 weeks after THREE DAYS,) he watched baby brother and learned.
Remember, if you adopt an older dog from a shelter, there is no guarantee that it will be potty trained yet. =(
I am glad you are doing research early! I planned for 5 years before I got Bowser. XD
We trained pom and pug to use a "litter box" even though we're home a lot as students. When we got them we lived on the 30th floor so it made training to go out a little more difficult lol. They use it exclusively now and it's made our lives a lot easier. You just have to be diligent about keeping it clean or it'll smell. They have dog litter boxes and dog litter or other kinds that have fake grass over a grate. We use the Rascal Dog Litter boxes since they have sides which is a must for the boys.
I can't say much about being gone that long since between my boyfriend and I someone is home most hours of the day. That said, he seems pretty content having his pug buddy to play with if we're out of extended periods.
A Puppy? No.
It really depends on a lot of factors.
Do you plan on going out at night, leaving little puffball alone for longer than 8 hours a day? Smaller dogs have smaller bladders. They are also a very active breed, and need a lot of physical exercize and mental stimulation.
I'm not trying to dissuade you, but it sounds like you don't even know if you'll have a job yet or not. There's a lot to get settled in with before a dog might fit well in your life.
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i'm most likely going to be adopting, not buying a puppy with a breeder, so it will be at least a young adult. i haven't secured a job yet, but i wouldn't take on the responsibility of a pet until i was in a secure position -- just thought i'd do my research first!
i've heard that pomeranians can be potty (pad) trained, so i was wondering if that was an option.
as for exercise, i was wondering if a walk in the morning & in the evening after i got back from work, as well as companionship from a cat would be sufficient stimulation.
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Crate training is much more effective. My two dogs are trained to ring bells by the door when they have to go out... it is currently my favorite method. Bowser, since he was so pad-obsessed and 2 years old, didn't get it right away, but after we got the Mastiff puppy, (who picked up on the bells at the age of 13 weeks after THREE DAYS,) he watched baby brother and learned.
Remember, if you adopt an older dog from a shelter, there is no guarantee that it will be potty trained yet. =(
I am glad you are doing research early! I planned for 5 years before I got Bowser. XD
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My little numb nuts will ONLY pee on her pee pad LOL!
That is so freaking cool with the bells!
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I can't say much about being gone that long since between my boyfriend and I someone is home most hours of the day. That said, he seems pretty content having his pug buddy to play with if we're out of extended periods.
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thanks for your input!
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