When to get a dog?

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When is the best time to get a dog in DR residency?

Would it be R4 because of the time required to study in R3, or would I be okay getting a dog PYG1 or R1?

 

[Rad2013]

Will you have help with the dog? As someone who got a dog in residency, I’d wait. Love the dog. But, one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made. Should have waited til married with kids when freedom is already limited.

 

[SirGecko]

I mean people have kids (multiple sometimes) in residency and that’s way more disruptive than a dog. If you want a dog get one. (It’s just more expensive if you are busy because of the need for a kennel or walker)

 

[Rad2013]

I guess an important question is what dog breed? A hyper medium/large dog is a lot different than a chill small dog. A walk around the block tires out a small dog. Takes a lot more than that to tire out a bigger dog.

 

[Cognovi]

Is this a serious question

 

[CherryRedDracul]

Is this a serious question

Dogs ain't no joke.

 

[xiaomeimei6]

When is the best time to get a dog in DR residency?

Would it be R4 because of the time required to study in R3, or would I be okay getting a dog PYG1 or R1?

R1 year is pretty chill at my program and some of my co-residents got puppies during their R1 year.

 

[radjedi]

Please adopt a rescue! So so many out there that need homes, even purebreds if you want them. I went through Tattered Paws and Golden Hearts A Golden Retriever Rescue. They have lots and transport all over the country.