I definitely have been contemplating getting a dog. Although I've had pretty decent dogs that were young or young adults when I got them, but I definitely like the bonding of a puppy. My house is definitely not ready for a dog, much less a puppy!
One of my bigger reservations about getting a dog is my close proximity to the highway. I have full fencing around the property, but just about any dog could get through my front gate. I'd like to be able to let the dog outside to potty and play without supervision. I guess really the only alternative is to get in invisible fence set up.
Whatever it will be will more likely come from a shelter.