I spent my whole life with dogs and I just adore them! As soon as I graduated college, I was itching to get a dog. I met Oliver four months after graduating and I just knew I had to have him. He is one of the best things that has ever happened to me, but he hasn’t been easy! I am going to list some ups and downs and generally just things that I believe you need to consider before getting a dog. Getting your first dog is very different than living with a family pet that your parents…