How much work are dogs?

Inside dogs are like children. They have to be taught manners like bathroom and not chewing on things, etc. I've always had inside dogs. Currently I have two. I have trained them and they also are leash trained although they do go outside in the back yard sometimes. I would rather have an inside dog. But they do take work.

Dogs can make really good house pets, as long as you train them. You can go to half price books and they have cheap training books, and even dvds. If you work with the dog as a puppy you can train relaively easily to pee outside. They also have puppy training pads that help with that as well. Or, you can go to a shelter and a lot of the dogs they have there are already house broken, this would be a good option if you don't think you will have time to train them. Petsmart also has obedience school, although this is a more expensive option. You can get the dog food inexpensively. The memberships aren't necessary, but they can get you discounts and things like that. Growing up I had a mixed poodle, a shih tzu, and a dachstaund. All of these were really good indoor dogs. I also had friend who had a bichon friese. Those are good too. The dachstaunds are very affectionate so if that gets on your nerves, it is probably not the best choice, but they are very sweet. Also, if you check out a local animal shelter they will have information on their specific dogs letting you know if they are good indoors, or with kids, all kinds of information like that. I do think dogs are a great pet though!