Wanna buy a Dog?

Looking for a dog? Think again. It is well known that a pet is a “great friend of man”, but what most people miss out on is that dogs pose major problems. People are blind to this part. Learn about both sides of the coin…

                When people hear “problems of a dog”, they usually think that dogs excrete in public, and the owners have to clean it. However, there is a whole world of problems out there, some discovered and some waiting to be discovered. Owners of dogs speak lovingly about their pet, but also confess that they do bring difficulties along with them. Here are some they have admitted:

                Some owners buy dogs, only to quickly return them to animal shelters because they realize that they are allergic to dander, like our dandruff. Many people are affected by the dander that pets spread. Also, larger breeds of dogs shed their hair a lot, creating messes on the ground that cannot be cleaned up by vacuum cleaners as the hair would clog the vacuum cleaner. Most people are irritated by these messes. A solution to this problem would be to choose a smaller breed that does not shed as much.

                If you travel a lot, it would be better to consider not buying a dog, as many hotels do not permit dogs, and even if they do allow a well behaved dog, it is only with extra expense. Also, pets can travel in airplanes, but only with costly Pet Passports, and even if they do, they have to travel in a carriage. Some breeds like the Golden Retriever love human company and easily get depressed if their owner leaves and they do not have enough company.

                When you buy a dog, please do realize that you not only have to pay your medical expenses, but also his/her medical expenses. After you buy a dog, you immediately have to get anti-rabies injections, etc. that can be very costly and lighten up your wallet. You even have to by appliances like shampoo to keep ticks and fleas off your beloved animal, and you even have to buy certain soaps, while your dog looks innocently at you.

                You may come to know that new, adult dogs bought from the shelter tend to howl at a full moon, their instincts inherited from their wolf ancestors. If your dog is a guard dog, it may bark at anyone who is strolling by for a nightly walk and jolt you out of your sleep.

                If you live in a small, 1 BHK flat and want to buy a Great Dane (one of the largest dogs), please reconsider your decision. Every dog needs a certain amount of room, and the bigger the dog, the larger the room. Though a Chihuahua is very small, it needs a certain amount of space. Even if you live in a villa or a bungalow, make sure you have enough time everyday to walk the dog and give it your personal company. If you don’t, try to hire someone to do it for you.

                Most people get closely bonded with their dogs and are terribly devastated and almost feel like dying themselves. This leads many people to depression.

                Dogs can be very destructive if not well trained, and within hours, can wreck a whole living room, as was the incident with a family who owned an Alaskan Malamute. Their dog wrecked a room with furniture worth $1m within three hours.

                These are the main problems, but, as stated earlier, there are many more standing in the long queue to be discovered. As for the good points, many owners say their list is “endless” because nothing is more valuable than their pet’s companionship and love. Here are the most famous good points:

Feeling bored? Don’t worry. You’ll never get bored of a pet’s antics, even if it’s not trained to perform unusual tasks. You can always play fetch or you can simply run around with it. Or you can do the cliché: sleep with your arm on it.

Oh no! A series of thefts in your neighborhood? Not to worry! Dogs can deter thieves and kidnappers from houses as well as keep intruders out. But the best part is you don’t have to bark at your postman! Your dog does it free! But still, don’t leave your house unlocked at night….
                Dogs help people against loneliness, depression, and heart attacks. Dogs are almost like human company, an intelligent friend. However, dogs are more obedient and do not criticize you whatever you do. A long lasting friend a.k.a. Man’s Best Friend.

Trained dogs guide a blind man across a street and are as good as both the eyes coming back. These dogs can be helpful to every blind man and even save their lives.

People who are not responsible learn to be responsible after they take care of the problems and duties of a dog everyday and are able to take care of problems in their daily life as well as take care of their responsibilities.

Beautifully groomed dogs could become famous at pet shows and also, people use them to show off to their friends. They look nice and are good to take a picture with.

Do you want a dog still? Yes-they do need a lot of care and hard work, but so do other loved things in life; children, etc. However, there are many conditions to consider before purchasing a dog.

I would take a dog. But it’s your choice.