Many children dream of a dog, but parents do not agree, endless requests and persuasions do not help. A list of reasons not to start a dog will help you make the right choice.
10. The dog will follow you around the apartment all the time.
Perhaps at first you will be touched and admired by the fact that the four-legged friend follows behind you, no matter where you go. But even if you have iron patience, you will soon get tired of it. The dog will chase you everywhere. You cannot wash, go to the toilet without witnesses. Your dog will look at you, may want to take a bath with you, it already depends on the upbringing. If you bring a girlfriend or friend, you cannot be alone. Also, you cannot eat normally. The dog will look into your mouth, beg, even if you ate half an hour ago.
9. Your house will turn into a branch of a sawmill
How often do you clean from home? Prepare for cleaning to become your daily responsibility. Slivers, sawdust, dogs are very fond of sticks. You let me bring one from the walk. And brooms, by the way, also really like four-legged friends. But seriously, get ready that the apartment will be a constant mess. Even the most well-bred dog likes to play sometimes. Torn newspapers, books, torn to shreds of toys. If the dog has long hair, you will have to systematically vacuum the carpets, often do wet cleaning. Well, yes, there is one plus here, you can knit your socks. If you want a dog's vest, choose a breed with thick and long fur.
8. Limitations in the choice of interior design of an apartment, furniture
Forget about expensive repairs, a white soft sofa, light carpets and many other status items. If you decide to get a dog, get ready for the fact that the interior of your apartment will completely change in the near future. First, the Ball or Jack will ruin the wallpaper, then some furniture. But when you decide to make repairs and buy new furniture, you will choose not what you like, but the fact that the dog cannot harm. The main criterion for choosing is cheaper, because no one guarantees that in a month you will not need a new sofa.
7. You will live seven days a week
You will have to forget about the weekend, every day you need to walk the dog. Not once. In the morning and evening, in the heat and in the cold. On weekends and before a hard working day. The dog does not know what the New Year is, she does not know the feeling of a hangover. And she needs to be fed. So you can’t, as before, drop by after visiting friends and only come home for the night. Yes, and from now on you will have to spend the night only at home. No unscheduled trips to the clubs. Yes, still, to walk - this does not mean to sit on a bench. The dog will expect sporting exploits from you. She loves to run, play, catch a stick, bark at oncoming dogs. You cannot relax while a dog lives in your house.
6. You will have to get used to barking, whining and howling
The dog will want to chat with you in his "dog" language, she will complain to you about a long howl. It makes no difference to her that it’s 12 nights. She is just offended that you did not close in the bedroom with her. Some dogs do not like strangers in their territory. They will growl at the guests. If you close yourself in her room, she will give you a concert: barking, whining and howling. Soon, guests will be less likely to visit you. But then the neighbors will drop in more often. No, not at all for a friendly conversation. If you work for a long time, the dog will howl in your absence. Claims from neighbors are provided to you.
5. Almost complete loss of freedom
As noted above, now your whole life will adapt to the life of your pet. You will not be able to go to the cinema after work, go to a cafe or walk around the beautiful places of the city if they are far from your home. Get ready for the holidays you have to spend in the city. Or in the country. You will forget how the sea, mountains or other places that you prefer to visit on vacation look like. Even if you risk going, leaving the animal in the care of relatives, you are unlikely to survive more than a week. All vacation you will be tormented by the thought that they abandoned a friend. You cannot fully relax.
4. Get ready for a constant feeling of guilt in front of the dog
Yes, you will always feel guilty. Due to the fact that you pay little attention. Because your pet caught a cold when you let it walk for too long in the rain. Due to the fact that you buy him not the most expensive food. And his collar is not the most beautiful. But the biggest feeling of guilt you will cause is that the dog is sitting all day alone at home. And when you come home from work, your strength is enough just enough to bring it to the nearest bushes at the entrance. But the dog needs long active walks. You will scold yourself, apologize to the animal, make promises that tomorrow you will correct everything. But tomorrow everything will happen again.
3. Dog Care Routine
Walking, feeding, washing paws, combing, going to the hospital, vaccinations and other joys will bother you too quickly. This is everyday work for which the dog will not thank you. Of course, she cannot speak. But the dog needs not only good care, it needs to be raised, to deal with it. If you are not ready for 10-15 years (namely, approximately how many dogs live) to care for the dog, then it is better to leave this idea.
2. You learn to sleep as much as your dog sleeps
You will now sleep not as much as you need, but as much as your pet wants. If your dog will get up at 5 in the morning you will have to get up and run for a brisk step for a walk. You will learn to wake up not to the melody of the alarm clock, but to the dog barking. Or maybe your friend will like to wake you up with unceremonious jumping on the bed. One way or another, forget about a prolonged sleep until 10 in the morning, forget about breakfast in bed too.
1. Dog - a constant source of high costs
Yes, still, if you provide for yourself, this does not mean that you can provide a dog. At first glance it seems that the cost of its maintenance will not hit your pocket much. This is only at first glance. Take a walk to the nearest pet store, see feed prices. No, not the budget one, from him the dog’s health can worsen. It is better to choose feed at least premium. So you can avoid health problems. Collars, leashes, bowls, trips to the vet. A decent amount is obtained per month. If you pull such costs, you can think about a pet, if not, then do not torment the animal. The dog certainly will not live on bread and water.
Now you know the reasons why you should not get a dog. But there is one plus that will block all the other cons. You will receive a friend who will be devoted to you for the rest of his life and will not leave you no matter what happens.