Dog in Big Law Forum

[Anonymous User]

Had a dog through college and law school who passed about a year ago. I miss having a dog. I also have a small apartment, and work in big law. What dog types would be happy with that environment if exercised daily? I read online about breeds for office workers, but want to make sure the dog would be happy before making the plunge.

[tyroneslothrop1]

A small one. I want to get a fucking goldendoodle so bad. No time. Won't leave pup cooped up all day. Considering merits of doggy daycare etc.

[TLSModBot]

Hounds generally don't need a lot of space and like to sleep all day. If they get some small amount of exercise daily, they'll def be happy just chilling the day away otherwise.

[DELG]

I have a 3 yr old and she's never chewed through her crate.

[Anonymous User]

Unless the dog tears through my closet, I don't really care if they break anything. It's more whether they would be happy being in a studio all day, if there's an age range I should look for, etc. I would prefer a larger dog because I'm concerned a small dog would look feminine, and I would also like a jogging partner. No matter how much they exercise a 10 pound dog burns out after a quarter mile.

When you say hound, does that mean any hound? Obviously greyhounds are amazing runners, but will he/she be too big to be happy?

[NonTradHealthLaw]

I have a 40-lb lab/pit mix who runs with me up to 15 miles and does well with staying home alone (with cats) for up to 12 hours if I run with her before work. I trained her early to pee in my shower if she couldnt hold it, so that has saved me a few times when I can't get away.

Regardless, living close or having a trusted neighbor is integral if you decide not to board as the problem is knowing when choosing a dog whether yours will be one of those low-maintenance running buddies. I've had much better luck with rescue mixes in that vein than I have with purebreds or designer dogs.

[TLSModBot]

Greyhounds are 45 mph couch potatoes. When they exercise they go nuts, but they spend 23 hours a day just sleeping so they basically just need a couple sleeping spots to be happy. SO and I had a coonhound mix and for a couple years there were two adults and a dog in a 500 sq ft apartment - it was fine.

Main downside of hounds is that they tend to need to stay leashed outside - high tendency to chase sights/scents and go running.

[kellyfrost]

Don't get a dog. They are a waste of time and money. Owning a dog is only going to hurt you professionally (especially in biglaw!!) and socially (mostly sexually).

There are 3 situations where owing a dog makes sense, and they ARE NOT BIG LAW!!!

1. K9 Police Officer
2. Sell/Breed/Guide waterfowl hunting dogs or waterfowl hunting trips.
3. You are blind or actually need the services of a service animal.

[Anonymous User]

(mostly sexually).

You are high. My dude is a huge chick magnet.

[Danger Zone]

Don't get a dog. They are a waste of time and money. Owning a dog is only going to hurt you professionally (especially in biglaw!!) and socially (mostly sexually).

Lol

[TLSModBot]

Don't get a dog. They give you cancer and will steal money from your wallet. Nothing good has ever come from owning a dog. Your balls will implode and you'll no longer have a sense of smell.

The ONLY people for whom owning a dog makes sense (and it is NOT big law!!!):

1. Half (or greater by blood) Polynesian firefighters.
2. Retirees who identify as dragons or other non-mammalian feybeasts.
3. Hero ex-astronauts.

[jess]

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[Hutz_and_Goodman]

Having a dog is great. I have 2 so they keep each other company during the day. A lot of people say that it's actually easier to have 2 dogs rather than 1. In big law you either will need a SO who can help with walks or to hire a dog walker. When my wife is away I pay a dog walker to do their 6pm walk ($20 for 45 mins) because I never even leave my big law office by then let alone get home by then. I take them out every morning before work. In my opinion it's really not fair to put a dog in situation where it holding the need to pee/poop for hours.

[kellyfrost]

(mostly sexually).

You are high. My dude is a huge chick magnet.

If you have to rely on a dog to attract members of the opposite sex, you probably have bigger problems and issues than can be hashed out in this thread.

If you are in biglaw and have a dog, your dog either hates you, you pay out the ass for daycare or dog walks, or your work is suffering because you have a dog at home. None of these things are positive, at all.

Do not get a dog, Jesus Christ.

[Flips88]

(mostly sexually).

You are high. My dude is a huge chick magnet.

If you have to rely on a dog to attract members of the opposite sex, you probably have bigger problems and issues than can be hashed out in this thread.

If you are in biglaw and have a dog, your dog either hates you, you pay out the ass for daycare or dog walks, or your work is suffering because you have a dog at home. None of these things are positive, at all.

Do not get a dog, Jesus Christ.

KYS.

[DELG]

Things no one cares about in biglaw past year one: their "work is suffering" due to the fact they have a life outside the firm.

[Anonymous User]

Unless the dog tears through my closet, I don't really care if they break anything. It's more whether they would be happy being in a studio all day, if there's an age range I should look for, etc. I would prefer a larger dog because I'm concerned a small dog would look feminine, and I would also like a jogging partner. No matter how much they exercise a 10 pound dog burns out after a quarter mile.

When you say hound, does that mean any hound? Obviously greyhounds are amazing runners, but will he/she be too big to be happy?

Bulldogs are pretty masculine and they're usually pretty great apartment dogs. They wont run with you though.

[bretby]

Had a dog through college and law school who passed about a year ago. I miss having a dog. I also have a small apartment, and work in big law. What dog types would be happy with that environment if exercised daily? I read online about breeds for office workers, but want to make sure the dog would be happy before making the plunge.

I don't think it's fair to a dog to leave it alone all day, even if you do run with it every single day.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/08/opini ... .html?_r=0

[kellyfrost]

Things no one cares about in biglaw past year one: their "work is suffering" due to the fact they have a life outside the firm.

I respectfully disagree. The people you describe are "looking for a better work-life balance" type guy and girl, or the friend of a law school friend who is looking to lateral into anything anywhere but only has 2 months.

[kellyfrost]

(mostly sexually).

You are high. My dude is a huge chick magnet.

If you have to rely on a dog to attract members of the opposite sex, you probably have bigger problems and issues than can be hashed out in this thread.

If you are in biglaw and have a dog, your dog either hates you, you pay out the ass for daycare or dog walks, or your work is suffering because you have a dog at home. None of these things are positive, at all.

Do not get a dog, Jesus Christ.

KYS.

Reading your posts about NBA Playoff games almost has me on the brink of killing myself. I hope you are a better lawyer than you are NBA analyst and fan, holy shit.

KYS? What is this? A YouTube video 12 year old watch? You are a pile of shit.

[Desert Fox]

Get a cat. A single person in big law w/ a dog is pretty damn hard unless you start sending it to day care like a crazy person.

Better yet, get a roommate with a dog. You get a dog, but without any downsides.

[DELG]

Things no one cares about in biglaw past year one: their "work is suffering" due to the fact they have a life outside the firm.

I respectfully disagree. The people you describe are "looking for a better work-life balance" type guy and girl, or the friend of a law school friend who is looking to lateral into anything anywhere but only has 2 months.

I have no idea what this says but somehow I still know it's wrong

[kellyfrost]

Things no one cares about in biglaw past year one: their "work is suffering" due to the fact they have a life outside the firm.

I respectfully disagree. The people you describe are "looking for a better work-life balance" type guy and girl, or the friend of a law school friend who is looking to lateral into anything anywhere but only has 2 months.

I have no idea what this says but somehow I still know it's wrong

I'm noticing a theme here...things are over her head, often. She is lost in the world she is living in.

[El Pollito]

yeah idk having a dog is basically like having a drunk baby for 12 years, it's kind of fucked up if you don't have an SO with a lighter schedule to play with it, unless you want to pay for doggy daycare. we've wanted one for a while but haven't caved because it's not practical.

[LittleGiants16]

(mostly sexually).

You are high. My dude is a huge chick magnet.

If you have to rely on a dog to attract members of the opposite sex, you probably have bigger problems and issues than can be hashed out in this thread.

If you are in biglaw and have a dog, your dog either hates you, you pay out the ass for daycare or dog walks, or your work is suffering because you have a dog at home. None of these things are positive, at all.

Do not get a dog, Jesus Christ.

KYS.

Reading your posts about NBA Playoff games almost has me on the brink of killing myself. I hope you are a better lawyer than you are NBA analyst and fan, holy shit.

KYS? What is this? A YouTube video 12 year old watch? You are a pile of shit.

Ha. I see what you're doing here. Master troll. Well done.