We think dog ownership helps us grow through teaching us to care for something outside of ourselves, something that wouldn't be able to survive without your help.
The American Kennel Club's 21st Century Dog Owners Study found that 72 percent of dads
think dog ownership is good for their health, which has been backed up by numerous studies.
Not exact matches
PETA tends to obfuscate the pet issue because «animal liberation» is understood to be a multi-generational project and targeting pet
ownership would compromise the organization's ability to get donations from loving
dog and cat owners who
think they believe in animal rights.
If, with the best of intentions and what I
thought was an educated approach to
dog ownership, I did not know all this, how many others are unaware of these problems?
Depending on environment, experience and the type of
dog, each good
dog owner will have something in his
dog ownership «locker» that the next owner hadn't
thought of.
Let's
think through and visualize what
dog ownership is really like.
But there are at least as many
dogs and cats at the shelter who are more than a year old - animals who were obtained by people who didn't
think through the responsibilities of pet
ownership before they adopted the animal.
So if you
think you are ready — and want to take the leap into
dog ownership as a senior, here are some
thoughts on what to consider before selecting a
dog for seniors and the elderly!
Kristi Fulnecky says, «I
think, for public safety, we need to focus on irresponsible
dog ownership and go that route.
Purchasing
dog boots for your puppy may seem like a silly thing to do at first, but if you
think about, it does make sense, especially considering where pet
ownership is moving to nowadays — more responsibility, care, increased comfort and safety of our pets.
Although we all go into
dog ownership thinking that our
dogs will be with us forever, sometimes circumstances change and it is no longer feasible for a
dog to stay in their current home.
If you've
thought of all these things and can provide a
dog with its needs, you are ready to take on the commitment of
dog ownership.
But there are at least as many
dogs and cats at the shelter who are more than a year old — many of them animals who were first obtained by people who didn't
think through the responsibilities of pet
ownership before they got a pet.
Whew, with all of that to
think about,
dog ownership may seem a scary endeavor.
Below we have compiled a bevy of
thoughts and advice on the wonders and challenges of
dog ownership:
The adoption application serves as a way to get potential adopters to
think about the responsibilities underlying
dog ownership.
Budensiek, 25,
thought fostering a rescue
dog would be an easy gateway into canine companionship without the commitment of
ownership while she's studying for the bar.
But there are at least as many
dogs and cats at the shelter who are more than a year old — animals who were obtained by people who didn't
think through the responsibilities of pet
ownership before they got the animal.
Pet Loss: April 2010: 17 - 20 Pet Loss Support Resources: April 2010: 24 What Your Choice of Pet Says About You: May 2010: 28 Animal Guides, Animism: October 2010: 42 - 43 Furry Creatures, Are They for Your Family: November 2010: 56 Animal Communication: Jan / Feb 2011: 40 - 41 Interactive Toys for Birds and Cats: March 2011: 52 - 53 Keeping Your Pet Safe From Kidnappers: April 2011: 60 The Basics of Creating Pet Trusts: July 2011: 56 Houston Area
Dog Parks: September 2011: 46 - 48 Strategies to Help Pay for Your Pet's Healthcare: September 2011: 50 - 52 Memorializing Your Pet: November 2011: 66 Getting a New Pet Requires
Thought: Jan / Feb 2012: 50 Pet Care Fact or Fiction, Myths Debunked: Jan / Feb 2012: 64 Helping a Lost
Dog: April 2012: 45 Food Aggression: May 2012: 62 - 63 The Language of Affection: July 2012: 46 - 47 A Checklist of 5 Things to do Before Boarding Your Pet: August 2012: 58 - 59 The Road to Better Pet
Ownership: May 2013: 29 - 38 Canine Swimming, What You Need to Know: July 2013: 52 - 53 Tips for
Dog Park Etiquette: July 2013: 56 - 57 Feature Story: August 2013: 24 - 31 Companion Animals: September 2013: 62 DIY Chicken Jerky Strips: November 2013: 44 Preparing for Pet Loss: November 2013: 56 - 57 A Guide to Euthanasia and Helping Friends with Grief: Jan / Feb 2014: 60 - 61 Spring into Fitness While Staying Safe and Healthy: March 2014: 54 Reducing Reactions to Pet Allergens: March 2014: 58 Senior Pets: May 2014: 24 - 33 Differences Between Cats and
Dogs: June 2014: 55 House Dangers: August 2014: 46 Pet Friendly Restaurants in Houston: August 2014: 48
If you are new to pet
ownership and
think this would be a good way to train your
dog to not bark, do your research.
When we
think about the benefits of
dog ownership, it is important to recognize the critical role
dogs play in the lives of the special needs population.
If you are considering taking a
dog into your life, you need to
think seriously about the commitment that
dog ownership entails.
From the typical pets everyone
thinks of like
dogs and cats to fish, pigs, or even hedgehogs, pet
ownership encompasses a wide variety of species.
«I
thought that it really taught him a lot about self - discipline, responsibility, got him involved in the community and took
ownership over making sure the
dog got a good home and was well trained.