Things to understand before getting a dog

I love me some dogs. Give me attention and space and I will talk about them 24/7. 

Well, I can't cause my friends and boyfriend are getting kind of bored of this subject. Ts, so what!

I've decided to write this post because I see a lot of people being irresponsible to their dogs. They seem to see it as buying a toy that's warm and fun and needs to be taken outside a few times a day. That's pure bullshit, pardon my French.

So if you're considering buying/adopting a dog, this article is for you.

Get a dog if...

... you have free time you're willing to give.

I can't stress this enough - DOGS NEED TO MOVE. Of course, it differs from breed to breed but the concept stays the same. Dogs need their exercise.

Obesity is a huge problem among dogs and it cuts a lot from their lives - they live shorter and risk of some kind of serious illness is much more relevant.

Not to mention, even the tiniest dogs with heads as big as golf balls are intelligent creatures. 

Give them what they need - your attention not only to their exercise, but also to their learning. Untrained, frustrated dogs usually act crazy and that's just not fun for anyone.

... you have money to spend.
Dogs don't usually cost you fortune, especially if you rescue them from shelter as I did. But bear in mind, accidents happen. And it’s not fair to put down your dog because you can't afford to pay the treatment for bad but not so serious injury. 

... you understand the dog soul.

Don't hit and scream at your dog because he did something wrong. Reward him when he does it right.

Don't be aggressive towards him, he gets aggressive too and trust me, you don't want that dog at your house.

Remember to set him free from his leash from time to time and let him run. Let him socialize. Let him sniff other dog's butt.

... you get the kind of commitment.

Sometimes, you just have to let go of stuff. Like your brand new shoes that now smell like dog shelter because your wet dog decides they make a great pillow. Like staying over at your friend’s house. Like going away for two days.