oh, did i make it sound like we were planning on keeping him outside all day? no, no, no. it's because when we brought him in, we decided to take him to the back in case he had to go to the bathroom. (which he did) and then we ended up playing with him all day outside.

i appreciate your suggestions, but i know i am ready for a dog. i agree, we did rush into the dog too early, but now i have done my research and have planned things out, and have discussed things with both my parents. i am planning on keeping the dog inside and out (for excercise and play) and my mom doesn't work, so she would stay home with the dog during the weekdays when i have school. i know all the requirements for a sheltie, and i really don't care how much shedding a dog does becaue i can devote as much time needed to care for my dog, whether it be for walks, grooming, training and just playing with him.

before we got primo, we visited all the shelters in our area, but all the dogs were big (GSD and huskies...) and we can't have those and the small ones were all already 3 years old, and i wanted my first dog to be with me from day 1 so i can go through all the steps.

if i do have any questions, at least now i know not to hesitate to ask you guys. thanks for your concern.