I was wondering about how things went. Glad to read that the only development is she wants a dog.

A dog is a lifelong commitment and everything you say is correct.

Open up a conversation with her about it, no agenda (your concerns)other than finding out what having a dog means to her. Information seeking.

Then take time to think about it and ask more if you need to.

Me 57/H 58
M36 S 2.5yrs R 12/13

Let me give up the need to know why things happen as they do.
I will never know and constant wondering is constant suffering.
Caroline Myss