Dogs: Purse or Puppy?
Dogs: Purse or Puppy?
“Ah, I’m feeling board with my accessories. I think I will get a dog Betty.” “Great idea Judy! Then you have a reason to get that cool Chanel dog carrier you can’t afford!” “Awesome!! Then I won’t train him, let him poop in my boyfriends car, feed him people food then give him to the pound when I get board. Perfect!” “Great let’s go, there is puppy mill just outside town next to the new mall, OMG!!!”
Oh man does this sound horrible. The sad thing is that this trend has exploded since young and irresponsible Hollywood started toting mini dogs around like a new pair of sunglasses on a hot day. We can virtually give Paris Hilton the crown as the founder of the mini dog, expensive dog bag, Burberry leash trend. Over the past few years it has been common place to see her with a cocktail in one hand Tinkerbell in the other. Mention Paris’ name down at the local animal shelter and someone is bound to punch you in the chin.
Now this is not to say that all women are irresponsible with their beloved pooches. Most women are wonderful dog owners and love their little or big pups. Unfortunately the mass media has created a kind of phobia in many men about women and small dogs. A dog is man’s best friend (well a close second to his peen) and having a gal that loves dogs also is a dream come true for many men. So let’s go over some basic tips for helping you pick out a dog and live with a dog in a way that will not scare guys from trying to make time with you. See you in the Solution.
Dogs: Solution
First off think long and hard about WHY you want a dog. If it is because you want to share your love with a dog, good. If it’s because you want to care for a dog, great. If it’s because you have a kid and want another addition to the family, awesome. If it is because you want to look cool, pretend to be famous, strut down the street, think it will be “fun” or because Paris has one, then you need to get a therapist NOT a dog.
Be realistic about what it will require. Too many people buy a dog for all the wrong reasons and never evaluate their ability to commit and care for the little pup. You will need to train, house, and supervise your new friend. Don’t expect your boyfriend or husband to think it is cute when Toto takes a dump in his car or eats his new sneakers. Further, it is just down right unfair to the doggy. Realizing 6 months out that you are not really into having a dog then abandoning it at the pound is totally unacceptable.
Get a dog that matches your lifestyle and resources. Don’t get a Lab puppy because it is cute, then realize he is bigger than your dorm room and his poops are bigger than your hands. Further, don’t get an ultra high energy little guy that will be locked in a cage or terrorize your apartment for hours everyday. Get a dog with a disposition that matches yours, your man’s and your lifestyle. “Hey honey, Damian just swallowed my wallet. Are you sure you fed him before work?” Not cool.
One last note, love is not enough. You must be a responsible dog owner. Be the responsible caring person that 90 percent of women are. Remember we want to see women empowered not torn down by your bad choices. Good luck.
Fantasticly well put…..I recently have and experience with a roommate who had a 1 year old Chuwawa/Jack russel mix…..although i loved my roomie…she was the webster version of: how not to raise a dog. For starters her little princess would never leave her room..inless if was to going to the hall and leave #1 & 2
She never socialized the dog..The Princess was skittish and defensive around most dogs…..and last she rarely walked her…..Just because you have a small Dog does NOT mean that they don’t need exercise! coming home and playing with your little ball of love in the house for 30min does not count. As stated dogs need love,care and the most important EXERCISE….like people it gives them more energy and calmer out look……Dogs are like kids they take your full commitment…don’t fuck around if you are thinking about getting a dog…..if your truly committed, even though tuff at times, after your pup has eaten to date 2 ottomans, hot tub cover ” brand new” and area rung = $790/total damage, I till LOVE my little girl, she is a one of the joys of my life.
Cheers,
Griffen
Comment by DF. Griffen — February 11, 2009 @ 10:54 am