When children ask their parents to get a dog, but the parents are sure that it is too early to decide on such a responsible step, you need to somehow politely refuse.
Here are some tips that will help not only a child, but even an adult to explain why it is either too early to get a dog, or not at all.
According to experts, this approach to decision-making will eliminate a whole range of troubles, which are often inevitable.
First, the walking schedule
This cat can be safely locked at home for the whole day. The dog needs to be walked, and at least twice a day. The walk should be good for the pet, so that it sleeps at home and does not play pranks.
Secondly, expenses
Although it is believed that dogs eat less premium food and are fuller, such food still costs money.
You also need toys (which the dog will chew and will have to change), grooming products, walking accessories, a visit to the veterinary clinic and vaccinations, treatment for parasites, training and expenses that are impossible to foresee at this stage.
Thirdly, cleaning
After a walk, the dog will drag all the dirt from the street into the house. It will have to be washed, combed, and bathed.
Some dogs also constantly drool, have a habit of trying everything with their teeth, and wet themselves with joy when meeting their owner.
Fourthly, life will not be the same for several years.
You won't be able to leave home for more than eight hours, there will be difficulties with long and distant trips, and neighbors may start complaining about the noise
Fifth, housing
It will be more difficult for those living in a rented apartment to rent a place. Often, owners of rental properties who do not mind animals will increase the rent in case the pet damages something.
Sixth, character
A dog also has a character, it also has a bad mood, and all this needs to be somehow foreseen and regulated.
A grumpy dog won't get better with age. In any case, the dog will need time, just like a small child.
Seventhly, the saddest reason
Sooner or later, and on average, in 12-13 years, the dog will leave this world. But there are other troubles that responsible owners have a hard time dealing with - the dog can be stolen or the dog can get lost, running away on a walk, or get hit by a car.
And dogs don’t cope much better with separation from their owners.
Earlier we talked about why a cat hides in a closet .
