Are You Ready For A Dog? Find Out Here
There are so many wonderful reasons to get a dog. But for some of us, there may be a few reasons not to have one. Don't just think about how a dog will enhance your life, but ask yourself, "What am I willing to do to enhance the life of my dog? " Take this quiz and see if the time for you to have a dog is now.
- 1.What do you expect your life to be like in the next few years?
- A.
I expect them to continue the way it is without any unforeseen crisis or surprise.
- B.
I anticipate that my life will hold any number of possible changes, like a career change, new baby, travel, or retirement.
- C.
Years? I don't know what my life will be like tomorrow.
- D.
I expect my life to continue the way it is, but if something comes my way, I’m ready.
- 2.Who will walk your dog twice a day?
- A.
Either me or one of my family members will do it
- B.
My maid
- C.
No one. Will paper-train it so it doesnt have to go out
- D.
No one. I have a garden
- 3.How would you be affected if your dog needed surgery or special medical care that would cost in excess of $500?
- A.
It would be a strain financially and might put me in debt.
- B.
I could handle it, but I'd have to make some adjustments.
- C.
It would pose no problem financially.
- D.
I would give the dog away or put it down.
- 4.What would be your support system for the dog when you go out of town?
- A.
My sister (parent, neighbor, friend, etc.) has offered to dog-sit whenever I'm away.
- B.
There's a good kennel nearby.
- C.
Leave my dog alone at home with enough food and water to last.
- D.
I don’t know.
- 5.How often do you travel?
- A.
I don't get away very much, just a few days here and there.
- B.
I love to travel and am off and running whenever I have the time and money.
- C.
I'm out of town for a few days every couple of weeks on business.
- D.
I go out once or twice a year for vacation.
- 6.Which answer most closely describes why you want to get a dog?
- A.
A dog would be a loving addition to my life and our family.
- B.
I'm lonely, and a dog would be great company and a way for me to meet people.
- C.
Having a dog will be a great way for my children to learn a sense of responsibility.
- D.
Dogs are cute and would be fun to play with.
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