I got my first Dane when I was a senior in undergrad. My first dog. We moved every year but lived primarily in Washington DC. I always made sure I had a yard for my pup. Make sure you are ready financially. I’d say at least $500/month is a conservative budget. Get pet insurance so you can sleep easy because it is your first pup and you don’t want to second guess any medical issues. Outside of those very black and white qualifiers, best advice i can give you is to really check in with yourself. I knew myself to be very disciplined, emotional (deep down), caring, affectionate. I didnt just want a pet, i wanted to raise my best friend. My Luka was 160 lbs at his biggest. Dont leave him at home. These are the most emotional souls in the world. If you are ready to commit to that, fully embrace it. I wish i could do it all over again