This concern is normal for anyone who actually understands the huge challenges and responsibilities that come with dog ownership. That in itself makes me think that you'll be great when you have your own dog :)
If you're really worried then don't get a rescue unless it's a puppy - I would normally always advise people to get rescues but since it's your first and you're nervous you want to avoid that extra baggage and behavioral problems.
My only concern for you OP is that you sound as if you're planning on living alone. How will you balance work and the dog? If you work a normal 8 or 9 hour day then the dog can't really be left alone, especially a puppy. Be prepared to have to take time off work, pay a dog walker, buy expensive automatic feeding equipment etc.
The field of work I’m going into is videography so I would be working from home a lot, much like what I do now, except I’d be on my own. But that’s a concern I hadn’t really thought too much about.
The only problem is if you want to go out for more than a few hours, or go on holiday. It's relatively easy to find dog sitters but they tend to be pricey.
I'm sure you'll figure it all out though, and you seem to really love dogs so it will all be worth it. I always felt it was worth it and I can't imagine not having pets now, the pros really outweigh the cons for me.
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This concern is normal for anyone who actually understands the huge challenges and responsibilities that come with dog ownership. That in itself makes me think that you'll be great when you have your own dog :)
If you're really worried then don't get a rescue unless it's a puppy - I would normally always advise people to get rescues but since it's your first and you're nervous you want to avoid that extra baggage and behavioral problems.
My only concern for you OP is that you sound as if you're planning on living alone. How will you balance work and the dog? If you work a normal 8 or 9 hour day then the dog can't really be left alone, especially a puppy. Be prepared to have to take time off work, pay a dog walker, buy expensive automatic feeding equipment etc.
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The field of work I’m going into is videography so I would be working from home a lot, much like what I do now, except I’d be on my own. But that’s a concern I hadn’t really thought too much about.
I should consider that factor more.
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If you work from home it will probably be fine.
The only problem is if you want to go out for more than a few hours, or go on holiday. It's relatively easy to find dog sitters but they tend to be pricey.
I'm sure you'll figure it all out though, and you seem to really love dogs so it will all be worth it. I always felt it was worth it and I can't imagine not having pets now, the pros really outweigh the cons for me.