Walking on the road, you see other owners holding cute dogs. Have you ever been tempted to get a dog?
In fact, raising a dog is not a simple matter. It involves many challenges such as finance and living habits. So, how do you assess whether you can be a competent dog owner? We analyzes that "people who are not suitable for keeping dogs" usually have 5 major characteristics, hoping to help you make a more correct decision.
1. People under great financial pressure
The cost of raising a dog not only involves purchasing daily necessities such as feed and toys, but also includes regular vaccinations, health check-ups and other medical expenses. If your dog unfortunately gets sick, the cost of treatment will be considerable, especially if it has a chronic disease or requires emergency surgery, the cost may be as high as tens of thousands of dollars. For people with unstable financial situations or financial constraints, owning a dog can become a heavy burden and make it difficult to provide the quality of life that a dog deserves.
2. Emotionally unstable people
Dogs are very sensitive to their owners' emotions. If you are a person who has high mood swings or is prone to anger, you may unconsciously get angry at your dog when disciplining them, which can easily make them feel fearful and stressed, thereby exacerbating your dog's behavioral problems. Dog owners must remain calm, patient and emotionally stable in order to effectively train and build a trusting relationship with the dog.
3. People who don't like sports
For people who don't like to exercise, walking their dog every day may become a big burden, especially if they have large dogs or energetic dogs, which will need a lot of exercise to burn off excess energy. Without exercise, dogs may develop unwanted behaviors such as stress, obesity, or excessive barking.
4. People who love cleanliness extremely
After raising a dog, your home will inevitably be a little messy, because dogs will shed hair, puppies may defecate everywhere, and no matter how you clean the home, there will still be a "dog smell". If you're someone who takes a tidy home seriously, having a dog can be stressful.
5. People who don't want to understand dogs
Each dog's personality, needs and health status are different. Owners need to constantly understand their dogs' behavioral patterns, health knowledge and training methods, etc., in order to detect their dogs' abnormal signals in a timely manner. If the owner is unwilling to learn or lacks a sense of responsibility, the dog's physical and mental problems may be ignored.
Owning a dog is a lifelong commitment. Before making a decision, you should carefully evaluate your financial situation, living habits and personality traits. With adequate preparation, you will be a competent dog owner one day.