Never owned a dog. There are things about them: the mess, the smell, having to change your life to fit in with an animal that I couldn't put up with. When however I see a well trained dog I do understand the attraction and as someone who tries to walk At least five miles a day I suppose in some ways dog would fit in with my lifestyle. When I have taken friends dogs for a walk I have enjoyed the experience but always happy to give them back.
What I really dislike is the soppy sentimentality that some pet owners have with their animals. Dogs, cats etc are not humans and I squirm when people refer to their pets as "my boys"
"My babies" etc. There really is something missing in these people's lives.
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