What is this mania Americans have for dogs? Why do so many American homes contain dogs? Why do so many television programs, commercials, and even movies glorify canines?
And why is it that an entire aisle in the supermarket is devoted to food and supplies for dogs and other household pets? It’s a mystery. Having a dog is a bad idea, for a dog can
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First, dogs can be an expensive nuisance because they need a great deal of attention. If the owner does not live in a house with a large backyard, he or she will have to walk the animal at least twice a day or pay someone else to do this. Before leaving town on a vacation or business trip, he or she will have to hire a house sitter or arrange for the animal to be boarded at
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Regular veterinarian visits are required, too, and these are usually costly.
Another reason not to own one of these beasts is that dogs can destroy a house. Puppies are in the habit of chewing up rugs, shoes, furniture, and molding. Likewise, large dogs have been known to eat their way out of rooms by chewing through a door or wall. Dogs that enjoy playing in the rain or digging holes in the backyard usually wind up covered with mud, which they quickly transfer to the carpets and upholstery upon reentering the house. A dog