orionengr, I agree about the safe, but the OP indicated it's a no-go at his apartment. Dog might be a similar issue.
One other point with a dog - while I like them, and recommend them, it's with a caveat: Only get a dog if you like dogs, and will give it the care and love it needs. Otherwise, both you and the dog will most likely be very unhappy.
One other point with a dog - while I like them, and recommend them, it's with a caveat: Only get a dog if you like dogs, and will give it the care and love it needs. Otherwise, both you and the dog will most likely be very unhappy.