HOW TO CHOOSE A PET
First some
pets demand more care than
others. For example, dogs are very needy animals. They
are very sensitive towards their owners.
I am sure most of you have heard of dogs tearing up a house when left
along all
day. Dogs can get bored even when they have other dog companions and
toys. They
need the human interaction. Most dog owners take their dogs out for a
walk
before work and after work for the exercise and play time. Other owners
who
work outside will often let their dogs come to work with them to keep
them out of
trouble.
Cats, on the
other hand can amuse
themselves and if you put your valuables on a shelf, they cannot reach
and keep
a clean house. They will sleep, look out of windows, and play with toys
while
you are away.
Fish are
another type of pet that is
typically low on maintenance except for cleaning the fish tank.
Pet
care is very important when you
own a pet. They need attention from their owners, positive
reinforcement,
training, and love. Fish are usually excluded from this statement, as
they just
need food, proper tank maintenance, and a few plants to sustain life,
however
the point is proper pet care is required when you own any pet. The
decision
will be yours to make in choosing what the right pet is for you. Above
I
mentioned three types of pets and little about their care, now I am
going to
look at it a little more.
While dogs
need high maintenance and
require the most training they are also one of the best pets to own.
They can
alert you to danger, alert you to someone at the door, and give
unconditional
love back. A dog only asks in return for proper care and a great deal
of
attention. If you cannot be home all the time, you will want to make
sure the
dog has a roof over their heads in case of inclement weather, and a
huge yard
to play in. Some dogs can jump fences so it may be best to have a dog
run in
the yard so they can move about, but not escape.
Cats on the
other hand can be high or
low maintenance depending on breed as well as personality. Some cats
require
hours of people attention while others shirk attention.
Some cats belong to a one pet household. They
do not like to share their owner’s affections and will become upset if
not mean
towards the infiltrator. Others need the playmate’s attention to live
happily.
It will be hard to determine just which type of cat you own when you
first buy
them as kittens as their personalities are just developing.
Pet care is the most important factor when you are deciding which pet is right for you and your home. You will want to consider all the pet care needs of the animals you are looking at as well as the breed you are looking at to determine if they will have a happy place in your home.
