Do you like to go out on occasion after work for drinks with friends or colleagues? Because you can't really do that without going home first.
Where does the dog stay at your place? Where is the dedicated location for the dog kennel, toys, food, things etc.
Do you have a friend nearby who can help out with a dog? "Doggy time share" with the children of friends is great. You can dish off some chores with them for nearly nothing for free, friends kids get to "have a dog" without all the headaches that go with it.
As someone already mentioned, what to do with dog when traveling? Take with? Pet hotel? Friend?
Do you have friends over who will not like the dog? Allergies? How will the dog socialize? Friends? Doggy park? (Dogs are somewhat social)
Make sure the dog is trained well right off the bat. Otherwise, the relationship may fail quickly. Get someone to help you train the dog properly right off the bat, which could take weeks to months?
What happens if things are destroyed by the dog (intentional or not intentional)? (Intentional = chewing/scratching things; unintentional = you left dog alone too long, couldn't go out to pee/poo and it does it on something like carpet or bed etc.)
Pet insurance. Is there a bigger rip off? But seriously, a pet ends up like family after a while. What is the tipping point in terms of life longevity and cost?
This might be a weird suggestion, but instead of getting your own. Why not donate your time to the Calgary Humane Society instead? Help out with a friend's dog? Or is there a specific reason you want your own?
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