Why You Should Get A Dog
14 Jan 2010
What’s wrong, Spunky? Are you feeling all alone, bloated and under-appreciated? I know a sure fix for all your problems. Let a hairy animal into your life! Get a dog. Before you know it you’ll be enjoying life, as you never have before. You don’t believe me? Well, allow me to prove my case.
Your first problem is that you have no friends. Did you know that research shows people are thirty percent more likely to initiate a conversation with a dog walker than a non dog walker? Think of the possibilities. All you have to do is hit the streets with your pooch and wait for the socialization to begin. The most common question is, ‘What kind of dog is that?’ This enquiry is closely rivalled by, ‘How old is he?’ and ‘Where did you get him?’ These conversation starters will soon have you well known around the neighbourhood. You now have Rover to thank for getting friends for you!
Your dog can help you get into shape. You can forget the torture of weight loss diets if you can embrace the idea of exploring every park and ravine in your neighbourhood with your furry companion. Your fat loss solution lies in cross country rambles with your hairy friend. Don’t even think about trying to get all your fitness equipment back from your friends and family. It is much more fun to go out and run with your dog than it is to try and recover ancient treadmills.
Once you have bonded with your dog, you will never again be able to say that nobody loves you. A dog is hard wired to give loyalty to the ‘alpha dog’ of the pack. Unless you have completely failed to show your dog that you are running the show, your dog will see you as his leader. He will remain at your side as much as he can. He will wait behind the door for you, ready to lick your feet after a trying day.
Why would you not get a dog? Some landlords or family members may raise objections to dog ownership. This can be a challenge for a prospective dog owner who knows in his heart that he is going to treat dog ownership as a pleasant duty. There will be no holes dug in flower beds or scratches on doors if you are in charge. But some people just cannot be convinced until they have iron clad reassurances. There is one good way to allay the fears of anyone who tries to dissuade you from your doggy dreams.
You can commit yourself to taking your dog to dog training classes. It is a good idea to do this as early as possible in your relationship with your dog. If you learn proper care and control of your pet, you should have a great relationship with him.
Try dog ownership to help you with your troubles. You may soon find it impossible to imagine how you managed without your shaggy tail-wagging friend.
