how do you know dogs don't smile? what proof do you have?

I want a good boy that cheers me up by smiling at me. But having a dog is such a hassle it seems to me. I imagine a complete turnover of my current life. Some heavy adjustments that need to be made. Those might be good and healthy (going for walks), but some might seem almost daunting.

 

I see so many that are my age or even younger that have a good doggo and I just can't imagine it right now or maybe even at all. I am living in a big city, in a rather green part of the city though, but still in an apartment not on the ground floor.

I'd need to take him everywhere I guess? What if I wanna run errands. Might take an hour. Should I just leave him at home?

I mean, I am Bernd, but the life I imagine or are striving for to achieve after I have battled my demons consists of rare, but occasional visits to my university. Maybe a job. I study a subject in which remote jobs have almost become normal though. But, what if I am gone for 3 hours? Just leave him at home? What if its one of those rare days where I meet friends for several hours? Bring him? Bring him everywhere?

make ans family that can watch out for yer boy

the worst part of having a dog is worrying that he'll get sick or attacked and mauled by another dog or get lost or poisoned or just grow old and die one day and you'll miss him forever

the best part of having a dog is the dog