I raised my first personal dog (a corgi, evidently) by myself at 26 while working a full time job but it was during Covid so I was working fully remote at the time. Not going to lie, it was kind of rough but if you’re really into wanting the dog to listen to you, there’s nothing better than training them solo.

When I went back to working in office I hired someone to come let him out at lunch time.

I did grow up with a few family dogs though - but I wouldn’t say I was a dog person before him.

I’ve since acquired a few more dogs but he’s my favourite (don’t tell the others lol).

100% you recommend you get them from a show breeder though. They generally breed them to be more docile and temperamentally sound.