my biggest mistake as a new owner

When I got Baby 8 years ago I was so sure I knew everything. I had grown up with dogs in my parents house in Lat Krabang so I thought it would be easy. The mistake was simple, I let him sleep on the balcony every night because he was big and loud and I didn't want him in the bedroom. He was a Thai Bangkaew, very independent, so it did not bother him at first. After one year he started to bark all night, and the neighbour complained three times. The vet told me that dogs need company and routine, not only food and a roof. I didn't understand then. Now he sleeps on the rug next to my bed and I have stopped complaining about his snoring. If you are a new owner, please don't copy me. Put the dog where you sleep, even if it feels too close. Things you learn later are hard to fix.