PangurBan
Old Kaki
Apr 16, 2007, 5:40 AM
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Re: [naddie] am a complete dummy on dog-owning; kindly help yarr? ;D
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Three reasons why you shouldn't get a dog:
1) The stress of being constantly on your guard because you're breaking a by-law, unless your property is absolutely dog-friendly. Many people live with this of course or just couldn't be bothered by-law or no by-law (see below).
2) Unless you live with someone who can be at home more than you are, then it's probably not fair on the dog - they thrive on company; the irregular hours of course don't help at all since dogs are creatures of habit. The GR is a very intelligent dog, and they need a lot of stimulation, and I don't think leaving one of them alone for hours on end in a studio apartment is good.
3) Don't underestimate the awkwardness of keeping a big dog in a small space esp a flat. Owners of small breeds might get away with keeping a small dog in a flat, and fellow residents might flinch slightly when they run into you and your small dog or say o how cute. Many of these dogs remain in the flat all day and when they get out at all, they're smuggled out in a bag or taken straight down to the basement car park. But can you imagine what will happen if a makcik steps into the lift with her shopping while you're in it with your fully grown GR?
That said, I've read about people who keep Great Danes in a flat in the city centre - the owner of course makes sure the dog gets plenty of exercise outside the flat.
(This post was edited by PangurBan on Apr 16, 2007, 5:44 AM)
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