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Keeping a dog as a pet has its
downside. It is important to realize
this beforehand. A few examples:
- Responsibility
- Time
- Holidays
- Education
- Social limitations
- Costs
- Sorrow
Responsibility
Having a dog is a big responsibility.
With al of your daily routine you must
take the needs and existence of your pet
into account.
Time
A dog can live ten to fifteen years.
It will dictate a great deal of how your
time is filled in. Some one has to be at
home every few hours to walk the dog and
to feed him.
Walking the dog, education, play, care
and giving attention takes up a lot of
time.
Practically all dogs, be it with longhair
as shorthair, lose their hair. Hair spreads
around your house and cleaning it takes
up a lot of time. When molting you have
to vacuum clean your house daily and brush
your dog to keep things tidy.
Holidays
When you want to go on holiday alone you
have to provide for a dog shelter or ask
some one to take care of the pet.
Education
A dog can show or develop behavioral
problems. A good education is important
and how to do this is not common knowledge.
Bad education can cause the dog to demolish
your furniture or the animal can behave
aggressively towards others. Some dogs
obey no one and listen to no command.
Social limitations
Dogs are not allowed every where. Think
of public places like shops, restaurants,
public service, etc.. But also when you
visit friends taking your dog along
can be a problem. A lot op people are
annoyed by barking dogs (neighbors f.e.).
Costs
The purchase of a pet can be expensive.
A few hundred dollars is nothing for a
dog. Besides that, there are necessities
like a basket, leash etc. and of course
veterinary bills. Some municipals demand
tax to be paid.
Not all dogs remain healthy all of their
live. When you are down on your luck the
bill can rise sky-high. The extra care
can be time consuming.
Grief and sorrow
Most dogs die before their owner. Their
death can have a heavy impact.
Old age
Just like the situation with older people vets
can prolong animal life. How far we you go
along with the prolongation of the live of
a sick pet? |
