Choose a dog or not?
Choosing to take a dog is an important
decision and not something that you can take lightly, most dogs live
about 10 to 15 years. A dog needs a lot of attention and that takes
up a lot of time. Dogs need to be taken for walks a few times a day
and that means you must go out in all kinds of weather. They need
taking care off when they are sick, which means you need to spend
more time with them not to speak about the money it will cost you
when they need an operation or medicine.
It is possibly a good idea to ask your
self the following questions:
These questions can give you insight in
the question if it is okay to get a dog and if you have the right
reasons to do so?
There are a lot of reasons to take a
dog, When you have time, space and are prepared to give love and
attention to the dog, you already have a valid reason. But... we are
just at the beginning! How is my life? Does a dog fit in it,
and will the dog still fit in after 5 or 10 years.
The next questions can help you
A
| yes | no | | Do you live alone? | 5 points | 3
points | Do you work every day
| 0 points | 5
points | | Can your dog go with you to your
work | 3 points | 0 points | | Are you often away from home | 0
points | 4 points | | Can you take the dog with you | 2
points | 0 points | | Do you like to walk | 3 points | 1
point | | Also in bad weather | 2 points | 0
points | | Do you have 2 hours time to spend with
your dog | 5 points | 1 point | | Do you like to go on holiday | 1
point | 3 points | | Will you take the dog with you on
holiday | 2 points | 0 points | | Are you sick a lot | 1 point | 4
points |
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B
| True | False | | I'm neat | 1 point | 4 points | | I'm very active | 4 points | 2 points | | I don't mind some dust | 3 points | 1
point | | I like peace and quiet | 2 points | 3
points | | I'm inconsistent | 2 points | 3 points | | I'm being influenced by moods | 1
point | 3 points | | I don't mind some excitement | 1
point | 3 points | | I cant say no | 1 point | 2 points | | I'm consequent | 4 points | 2 points | | Actually I'm a little lazy | 2
points | 3 points | | Barking dogs frighten me | 0 points | 2
points | | I don't like a mess | 1 point | 3
points | | I'm patience | 4 points | 2 points |
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How much points do you have in part A
and B together? Remember the results are only a way to get you
thinking if it is really wise to take a dog.
30 or less points:
It is probably better when you do not
take a dog at this time of your life, perhaps the circumstances
change later and then you can again consider to buy a dog. At this
moment you would not be doing the dog and yourself a favor.
30 - 45 points:
Look at the score, is the problem in
your way of living ore more in your nature? When its the way of
living may by it is better when you don't take a dog at this time of
your life.
45 - 68 points:
A dog probably fits in your lifestyle
and by your nature, at least when you don't have to leave the dog
alone 8 hours a day.
68 or more points:
A dog should be very happy in your home
and life.
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