No I Want To Pet Your Dog Summary

Dogs and humans, are they meant to mix? Over the course of time, dog domestication’s origin has been speculating. Scientists say that dogs joined our society about 10,000 and 20,000 years ago. Though, some researchers can point out that it could even go back further, 130,000 years (Kirszner and Mandell 224). Hounds are accepted in our communities, dominating our streets, parks, and just about anywhere. Love them, hate them, the majority own these fluffy companions. Dogs are taking ownership of our world; however, the minority disagree with these assumptions. There is an argument in regard if people are responsible enough for owning a dog. In “No, I Do Not Want to Pet Your Dog” by Farhad Manjoo, he demonstrates two narrations on the topic of canines. First, a dog and its owner in front of the author's gym. As soon as people spot a dog, they surround and give them attention, the dog approaches Manjoo. In the hope that he pets the dog, Manjoo expresses his disproval by acting uninterested (225). Furthermore, he compares his son to a dog: loud,

Dotson, depicts the subject of dogs’ benefits towards emotional, physical and mental health. Humans have proven how dogs help fulfill the need for companionship, affection, and unconditional love that humans need. For that reason, pets enter into a “relationship of mutualism with their owners” (qtd. in Dotson and Hyatt). Meaning, humans, and dogs assist each other. A great benefit of owning dogs is people obtaining healthy factors. Studies done by APPMA, proves that owning a dog can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and prevent heart disease (Dotson and Hyatt). To put in other words, dog owners are a part of a healthy lifestyle, since dog owners are more physically active than non-pet owners (qtd. in Dotson and Hyatt). By owning a dog, you can achieve health and alongside a companion. While these are valid reasons for owning a dog, (help me here with a