The dog is our best friend. That is very true. They are loyal, loving, intelligent and love you unconditionally. There are many benefits of having a dog as a pet. Of course, as in nature, with the good comes the bad, there are advantages and disadvantages of owning a dog. As with any animal, not everything is fun. Up to you to decide whether a dog is a right pet for you.
Advantage: Company
Dogs are great companions. They are always there for you, always ready to play and run or just sit quietly beside you. They love you no matter what and do not judge. After a hard day at school or at work, your dog will be ready waiting to welcome you happily wagging his tail and perhaps to give a wet, sloppy kiss. Dogs can lift your mood when you’re sad and comfort you when you feel lonely. Animals are especially good for seniors company, as may live alone and feel isolated by themselves, so having a dog is a good choice.
Advantage: Health Benefits
There are many health benefits of having dogs as pets. They require regular exercises like walking, jogging in the park or play games like fetch or frisbee. This will keep you very fit and have positive effects on your lifestyle and health. Your fitness level will improve and your heart will become healthier as a result.
Advantage: Security
Dogs are good deterrents against theft. They can provide protection to bark when strangers approach to let you know that someone is near. A thief will be less likely to attack your house if there is a barking dog, as this will alert you or your neighbors that there is an intruder on your property, and the thief will not want to take the risk of trying to steal a house knowing that there is a possibility that you might catch him. Dogs provide a sense of security.
Disadvantage: Costs
A disadvantage of having dogs as pets is that they are very expensive to maintain. You need to buy food, pay for vaccinations, sterilization, soaps and shampoos, medications if they get sick and even surgery costs of accidents or health problems that dogs may face in their lives.
Disadvantage: Time commitment
Having a dog is a big responsibility. Requires invest a lot of time taking the dog for a walk to exercise regularly, make sure that feeds on time, bathe, play with him and give attention to keeping him happy. Dogs need your love and constant care, which requires substantial commitments of time on your part.
Disadvantage: Others
The house will need more cleaning because there will be lint, hair, smells, food waste and even urine or feces.