When we are going to adopt a furry one of the many doubts that will arise is whether we are going to be able to take care of him as he deserves. And it is that, from the first day that the animal arrives home we have to take responsibility for him, and that implies having to feed him, but also taking him out for a walk every day and dedicating time to him.
So, although we really like dogs and we really want to live with one, I recommend that you read this article because, Are you ready to have a dog, or not?
A dog is not a fad (or it shouldn't be)
First of all, you have to wonder why we want to have a dog. Keep in mind that we are talking about bringing home a living being that needs a series of care to be happy and have good health. It is not an object that can be returned just like that with the conviction that nothing is going to happen, because it does.
An abandonment is an abandonment. And the dog has feelings and knows perfectly when he is loved and when not. Only a person capable of loving it and seeing it as another member of the family can have a dog.
Their life expectancy is 10 to more than 20 years
Are you ready to share the next 10 or more than 20 years with a dog? Obviously, you can never know what is going to happen, but in the same way that no one in their right mind would abandon their child or their parents when things go wrong, neither should it be done with a dog.
The human-dog relationship can become very strong. So that unforeseen events do not arise, you have to talk to the whole family first to find out what they think about having a furry one at home.
Can't be alone
This is so. The dog is an animal that lives in family groups. He is not prepared to live alone. This is why separation anxiety is such a common problem. In addition, we have to have time to take him out for a walk about three times a day, play with him, and ultimately, keep him company.
Having a dog entails expenses
In order for him to live he will need quality food and water (without grains), but also leash, bed, harness, toys, stool bags, dewormers, and veterinary care (vaccines, microchip, castration, ...). Apart from that, we may at some point need the help of an ethologist or canine educator to solve bad behaviors.
For all this, if you have many doubts, it is best to temporarily take in a dog. This way you can get an idea of whether you are really ready or not.