Cheer up! I have the answer to all your problems. You are lonesome. You are out of shape. You are not given the respect you deserve. Listen to my special prescription for you. Go get yourself a dog! What’s that? You think that would only make things worse? I beg to differ. Let me tell you why.
Your first problem is that you have no friends. Did you know that research shows people are thirty percent more likely to initiate a conversation with a dog walker than a non dog walker? Think of the possibilities. All you have to do is hit the streets with your pooch and wait for the socialization to begin. The most common question is, ‘What kind of dog is that?’ This enquiry is closely rivalled by, ‘How old is he?’ and ‘Where did you get him?’ These conversation starters will soon have you well known around the neighbourhood. You now have Rover to thank for getting friends for you!
You mentioned being out of shape, I believe. Instead of wasting your money on restrictive weight loss diets, why not eat as usual, but increase you dog walking stints? Why search for that elusive fat loss solution when your dog is sitting at your feet with his leash in his mouth? Instead of investing in expensive fitness equipment, invest in a good pair of running shoes and work up a sweat with your dog. Pound for pound, your dog is better for your health than all the diet and exercise supplies you can buy.
If it is respect you want look no further than a dog rescued from the pound or picked out from a breeder’s brood. Dogs do not wait and size you up with a critical eye. Once they recognize you as their master, they just assume that everything you do is top notch. While people may have reservations about you or your abilities, your dog will assume that if it has to do with you, it is perfect. You cannot get better respect than that.
However there are sometimes questions from people who claim to have had bad dog experiences. If you are renting, the owner of your property may fear that your dog will destroy his investment. Family members may cite the food and vet costs as being beyond your budget. You will need to defend your decision to become a dog owner to these people. You will need to convince them that your dog is going to have a positive impact on your life. If they care for you, they may soon come around to your way of thinking. A good way to settle objectors down is to promise to take your dog to Obedience Training classes.
Tell your detractors that you will train your dog to be an ideal pet and family member. Show them that you mean business and be a shining example of dog ownership. Take him to a formal class setting, run by experts, and learn the tricks of having a well behaved, polite dog.
Try dog ownership to help you with your troubles. You may soon find it impossible to imagine how you managed without your shaggy tail-wagging friend.
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