[header] How to decide if you want a dog [title] Consider your home space. [step] A dog is going to need a safe indoor space that has room for it to live happily. Additionally, it should have access to an outdoor space such as a yard or park nearby for relief as well as for exercise and play. 
[substeps] If you rent your home, make sure your landlord is ok with you having a dog before you adopt. Get a rider to your lease saying it's ok for you to have a pet, if possible, and be prepared to pay a pet deposit.