ElliotMayCry t1_j66rcff wrote on January 28, 2023 at 2:44 AM

Reply to comment by otitso in My old, deaf dog likes to sleep outside. Because she's deaf, we can't call for her, and I don't feel like going out to get her in the cold/snow. So we taught our younger dog to go get her. by Admiral_Hakbar

I've been thinking about getting one, now I worry if I'm ready to own one!

ianjm t1_j6828qh wrote on January 28, 2023 at 11:48 AM

Great dogs but they are a lot of work. Extremely energetic (need exercise every day for a couple hours) and they get depressed unless they have some sort of 'job' to do! Doesn't have to be a real job, but some sort of structured activity is a must. But if you have all the pieces together their incredible intelligence can make for a very rewarding relationship.

Never owned one myself, but have a friend who's had them all his life.