7 things I wish I'd known before adopting a dog

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November 15, 2018 8:51 PM

Dogs provide companionship and unconditional love to owners all over the world. Despite the benefits of adding a new pet to your family, certain dogs can have more health problems, be more prone to anxiety, and cost more than you think. Here are seven things I wish I knew before adopting a dog.

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Despite the benefits of adding a new pet to your family, certain dogs can have more health problems, be more prone to anxiety, and cost more than you think — especially if you’re adopting.
Here are seven things I wish I knew before adopting a

I had just broken up with my boyfriend of three years when I decided to take the plunge and adopt my first dog. When I went to the shelter and surveyed the pups up for adoption, my gaze settled on a miniature dachshund, lounging on a pillow, seemingly oblivious to the commotion around him as the other dogs jostled for my attention.

It was love at first sight, and that weekend I took Finnegan — Finne for short — home.

That was eight years ago. And although I grew up with dogs, having one that's solely my responsibility has been a learning process. I expected nonstop cuddling and playtime, but things haven’t gone as smoothly as I had hoped.

Here are seven things I wish I'd known before adopting a dog.

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