I think this is generally good advice. I'd be a bit careful though and add that some people who will make fine parents are poor dog owners. They don't think of

I think this is generally good advice. I'd be a bit careful though and add that some people who will make fine parents are poor dog owners. They don't think of the dog as part of the family/pack and the dog ends up in the backyard alone its whole life. Having a dog can also be cumbersome if you are renting, because you will pay a premium to ensure your future apartment is dog friendly. At my local Humane Society most young dogs seem to get adopted quickly. Senior dogs or dogs with health problems have a hard time. I think anyone who wants to get a puppy should be willing to re-home as soon as possible instead of crating or banishing their dog because it's misbehaving (or you don't want them on your furniture). Certain dog breeds (e.g Dachshunds) are really easy to re-home because there are rescues dedicated to them. Seems like my local shelter is usually full of pits and lab mixes.