I have three dogs. My dogs are friendly. I like walking. I have a dog-walking business. I always hated gym class.  I am not athletic at all. I have a lot of new clients. I like Maltese dogs. I also like Labradors. I have a friend who got Lyme disease from fleas, so I think the disease is serious.
I am a student. I am 12 years old. I hate school, especially gym. I have anxiety. I have long red hair and blue eyes. I cry a lot at school because the boys make fun of me. I have gym class next period. We are playing dodgeball. I am thinking of getting a new dog. My parents will let me get a new dog. I'm not sure whether to get a puppy or adopt from a shelter. I feel guilty for not helping all of the dogs at the shelter near where I live. I am currently not very confident about owning an older dog. I have a big garden, which would be enough space for a big dog. I am scared of getting bugs from dogs. I am scared of getting dragged by my dog on a leash.
When I was at work, I saw this dog that I think you would really love! We made sure it had no fleas or ticks, so don't worry about that! What kind of dog was it? How old do you think it was? It looked like it couldn't have been more than 8 months, but I'm not completely sure. It looked like a Shi Tzu, Poodle mix. Would you like something like that? That sounds good to me. I'm not sure I want an older dog. Did it seem friendly? It was super friendly. It was very social with the other dogs, as well. I think you will love it! It also wasn't too big, so it should fit your lifestyle pretty well. How is school going? I'd love to see the puppy. What kind of dogs do you have? School is going okay, but the boys are still making fun of me and I still hate gym.  I have a maltese and a labrador. They are both really nice. I'm sure the boys are just making fun of you because they like you. That's usually what boys your age do. That's what my mom says, too. But they are really mean, and make fun of my red hair. Did that ever happen to you in school? Yes, sometimes kids can be mean, but it always get better. You just need to find those kids that are like you, and get a good friend group going. Don't worry about the haters! Thank you. I know you didn't like gym class either, but I don't know if you ever told me why. I never felt like I was athletic enough to participate. It was kind of hard for me, because I always felt like I was behind. What is it about gym you don't like? Same for me. I'm afraid of the balls flying in my face. I can't handle that, and no one ever wants me on their team. Also, I hate the outfit I have to wear. Did you have to wear a gym outfit?