Pat, Cat & Dog

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.

What is your problem? Can you put it into words? Does it have anything to do with feelings of social isolation? Do you think people give you your due? How is your body image? Could you use some regular exercise? Go and find yourself a mutt. People will see you out with your dog and they will want to know all about him. They will ask you for all the details. You will find yourself chatting, out in the street. That is how friendships often start.

Instead of complaining about the tightness of you clothes, why not get your dog to help you get in shape? Let’s face it; your record with sticking to weight loss diets is not good. This is not the first time you have searched for a lasting fat loss solution. Your dog would love to help you search up hill and down dale for the magic answer. You have enough fitness equipment in your garage to keep a team of Navy Seals in shape. But you are not even in good enough shape to haul it out of there! Put your dog into service to help you get healthy. He is happy to run away, if that’s what you need!

Once you have bonded with your dog, you will never again be able to say that nobody loves you. A dog is hard wired to give loyalty to the ‘alpha dog’ of the pack. Unless you have completely failed to show your dog that you are running the show, your dog will see you as his leader. He will remain at your side as much as he can. He will wait behind the door for you, ready to lick your feet after a trying day.

Why would you not get a dog? Some landlords or family members may raise objections to dog ownership. This can be a challenge for a prospective dog owner who knows in his heart that he is going to treat dog ownership as a pleasant duty. There will be no holes dug in flower beds or scratches on doors if you are in charge. But some people just cannot be convinced until they have iron clad reassurances. There is one good way to allay the fears of anyone who tries to dissuade you from your doggy dreams.

You can commit yourself to taking your dog to dog training classes. It is a good idea to do this as early as possible in your relationship with your dog. If you learn proper care and control of your pet, you should have a great relationship with him.

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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