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Oh sorry I didn't know that :) thanks

I'm glad you guys are so encouraging, thank you. I think as soon as this semester is over I'll get one so I can spend a lot of time with it before fall starts

Thanks you guys that was helpful :) I think I am going to go through with it and I will be super careful picking out a dog, thanks for the warning Hpy_Vly_RNBSN

Okay, I wanted some insight from people who have done this before. I really want to adopt a dog between the ages of 2-6 that is active enough to join me on my runs every morning and a good companion when I am home. I work a max of 16 hours a week and a little more over the summer's. And during school I average about 29 hours for school which adds up to 45 hours a week not at home. The rest of the time I am at home either studying or outside de-stressing (I do not go out very often). I think a dog is exactly what I need, and I was wondering what other's opinions are. I would definitely want a dog that is already potty-trained, but that doesn't seem to be hard to find at a shelter. Also, would crate training be a good idea? I live with my parents and they have varying hours of being home (school is twenty minutes away, so why not). We live on a 2 acre plot of land in a small valley. I think having a companion would be super beneficial to me. Any opinions would be appreciated. :)