As a busy CALS, I love my dog. After saying that, there are times when he gets on my nerves as I feel like I go from PALs to my dog and back again. I have joked with this dog (5) and our older dog we lost right before getting this one, that I have a tally sheet going and the two of you are tied. There are days it seems if one calls, the other has to as well. Just like 2 toddlers.
However, I am a dog person and can’t see being without one. My DH, my PALS wasn’t a dog person before we married. Well, to say he loves our little dog would be an understatement. When DH is up in his WC, this dog climbs up on his lap and will not leave it for anything. He will ride around the neighborhood on his lap.
We always had German Shepherds and this one is a little Havanese. The shepherds were easier other than the fur. This little guy will cuddle and is cute, but talk about stubborn. If I were to get another dog, it would be a shepherd, hands down. Easier to train, easier to deal with all the way around.
If your wife wants a dog then I’d definitely consider it. If not, as others have said, opt for a visiting dog.
Hugs,
Sue