I want to get a dog. More specifically, a golden retriever. However, I have two major concerns: 1) this consulting lifestyle where I could potentially be away all the time and 2) I live in a pretty large 1/1 apartment (over 1000 sqft), but it's still an apartment.

Thoughts/advice?

(Side note: I grew up with a dog, but I left him to be with my parents since my dad is retired and can spend all day with him)

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If you're traveling don't get a dog. That's just cruel

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Don't be selfish and get a pet you can't be there to take care of. Even if you have a walker come periodically for an hr or two a day, being alone and locked up in your apartment will only make your dog antsy and bark all the time, pissing off your neighbors. If you want a dog so badly, quit consulting

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Unfortunately not a good idea with the consulting lifestyle. Get an SO or new job.

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Try fostering over the weekend when you are home. Connect with your local shelter and you can foster dogs when you are home. This way you can spend time with them when not traveling and won't be cruel to the dog as well. :)

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You have two options.. don't get one until you're in a long term local role or find quality dog care help you don't mind investing in for when you do have to travel

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Move to DC and enjoy consulting and living local... And enjoy spending time with Rover.

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Your hours away from home (either local and traveling) are not fair to your pet. Get one when you have a more stable lifestyle

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I'm on a project with infrequent travel and alot of work from home. It's perfect for spending lots of time with my dog. Maybe you can find that? There's too many homeless fluffs out there :(

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Make it a long-term goal. It will come with time. I managed to find the SO and she works local. So now we have the golden retriever 🙂

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You should get a horse and ride him to work.

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I do live in Texas...

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Do you have a SO? I got one but had an SO I lived with that was able I take care of the dog when I was gone. Only get one when you can give it attention everyday

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