The Dog is Everyone’s Best Friend
Some people are pet people, others aren’t. And there are people who have never experienced having a pet so don’t know they are pet people yet.
Dogs aren’t known as ‘Mans best friend’ for no reason. They can quite simply be the most loyal friend you could ever have. Of course they won’t be able to give you any words of wisdom or go training at the gym with you but there are many other quality things you can do together. From a personal point of view my own dogs have given me so much in my life, these are just a few examples:
Companionship
Before I had a dog I would need to find a reason to go for a walk or for someone to come with me. Without fail, my dog comes along with me every time. I have always enjoyed my walks out with my dog.
Motivation
There are days in everyone’s life when you don’t feel like getting up in the morning. If you have a dog you need to. Every morning, my dog will make his way upstairs at around the same time and nuzzle his head under the covers to greet me. Sound like a terrible nightmare? I just can’t be angry with him. When they are visibly so happy to see you and are always in a good mood, how can you?
Safety Outdoors
Going back to my walks, there are areas I enjoy visiting that I would never have gone to on my own but having my beautiful loyal dog at my side provides that element of security. Even though he is an exceptionally friendly pet, he will turn into a protector if he senses danger. Although I think that I would also become a protector of him too! That is what friends are for right?
Safety at Home
In this day and age when nobody feels completely safe in their homes, your dog can be excellent deterrant. Most dogs will bark or alert you in some way if they see someone too close to the house or hear a noise they aren’t expecting. Mine does, and I didn’t train him to do that. As long as the ‘would be robber’ doesn’t catch on that my dog would simply jump at him and except some kind of praise, we’ll be ok!
Entertainment
I have to say I am never bored in my house. You know those days when you are a little restless. Nothing to read, nothing on television, don’t want to do housework. Well, your four legged canine friend will only too happily provide entertainement for as long as necessary. Play catch, teach him some tricks or take him for a long walk in the countryside. Boredom eliminated!
And I got all this for the price of an adoption fee from the local dogs home and a bag of dog food every month. I wouldn’t trade my four legged best buddy for anything.
Just remember that while they aren’t human, having a dog is almost like having a child. You need to take good care of him/her. He requires medical checks, a good healthy diet and plenty of guidance to grow into a good, well behaved adult dog. So find a good local vet, a well stocked pet supplies shop and read some dog books too because there are plenty out there.
June 14, 2009 under 
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I also have a dog. Every time i arrive from work, he would wiggle his tail and seemed to be the most happy dog in the world just seeing me. My dog made me feel good just knowing how he appreciate my company.