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Originally Posted by Lizzie07  I do agree that you should have a life, even if you have dogs, and that you should be able to go out occasionally, but I also think dogs are the home-body's pet. Why get a dog if you aren't going to spend time with him/her? Dogs are pack animals and they just aren't meant to spent countless hours alone, IMO.
I explain my feelings about this, even, to everyone people who has adopted a dog from me, especially if there isn't another dog in the family. Dogs are, without a doubt, companion animals and you get back what you put into your dog. You're dog is lucky to have your landlord's family. |
I don't want to sound like I am trying to pick fights or anything, however my dog does come out with me every chance I get... however, there are places that it is inappropriate to take an animal, like dinner, or on vacation where he would spend all of his time in the hotel because most places still do not allow dogs to be in/out and about.
So yes
I am lucky to have my landlord to watch over them when I cant be there for him. He doesn't spend countless hours alone, and I agree that he shouldn't which is why he comes with me wherever/whenever he can. I don't think they are a home body's pet, I think they are the active person's pet...they like to get out, see and explore new places. A homebody doesn't give that to their dog, they get the daily around the block walk, maybe a trip to the dog park, and their own yard and apartment/house/condo.
While Rizzo is still going through a socialization period, I think he does enjoy going out and seeing the world, even if he does still get a little skittish around new things. He is learning, and beginning to enjoy it.