Everyone goes on and on about the difficulties about getting a dog in college and how it just shouldn’t be gone. They talk about how much responsibility it is and how much it is to care for the dog. Well, I’m here to tell you that getting a dog in college was the best decision I could’ve made. Not only is the responsibility healthy for me, but she also provides that love and comfort that can help melt the stress of school and life away. Yes, I was a little reluctant when we first got her, I mean I was now responsible for the life of another living creature and that scared me. But within the first few days, all those fears and uncertainties melted away and she became a giant part of my life. She has taught an insane amount of lessons in a short time.

1. How to keep a schedule

The first being how to keep a schedule. When potty training her, which we're still working on, she needs a schedule for going out. She goes out in the morning for her walk and then the afternoon, a few times, and then again before bed. And if I get behind of the schedule, well then, I will be cleaning up a mess from a very mad dog. See look at that side eye she's giving me for missing one of her walk times.

2. Responsibility

She has taught me a responsibility that I had not known beforehand. I now must care for another living creature, make sure that she is feed and healthy and loved. I can’t go out with friends or if I do, then I must come back early. And honestly coming home to her and hanging out with her is better than going out with friends.That face gets me every time, I rush home to see it.

3. Love and compassion

She has shown me love and compassion that I could’ve only dreamed of. She is there to support me no matter what. She is there to comfort me when I am beyond stressed and don’t know what to do with myself. But most of all she has become my best friend.She's my very best friend, who happens to love to chew my hair.

So, getting a dog in college was the best thing the best thing I could’ve done. She has become not only my companion but also my best friend. So, to all those people on the edge and not sure if you should go for it, I say do it. It will be one of the best decisions you make. They will become your best friend and so much more.