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Originally Posted by Michael 61
I’ve always wanted a dog, but never had one while working, as I didn’t think it was fair to a dog to be inside, crated and alone for the majority of the day while I was at work. I always thought that once I retired, I would finally get a puppy, and invest a lot of time with training, and walking several times per day. Well, since retiring to The Villages, and with all my activities, I don’t see how I could fit having a dog into my busy lifestyle. Many of my neighbors who have dogs are not engaged in very many activities here in The Villages, as their dogs seem to take up most of their time. Often times, they have to turn down social and recreational invites, or cut them short, because they have to get back to let their dog out or care for it. Interested to hear from other posters who manage to have a dog and are still very active outside their home everyday here in The Villages. I’m thinking maybe dog ownership will have to wait until I’m older and maybe less active.
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If your mindset is "what will I have to sacrifice in my life, if I choose to get a dog?" then don't get a dog.
It's really that simple. When you change your mindset completely to "what benefits will I have, what quality of life will be enhanced if I choose to get a dog?" - when THAT is how you wrap your mind around pet ownership, THEN you'll be ready to get a dog. Not a moment before then.