The tiny Chihuahua, Sophie, provides a sense of laughter and enjoyment anywhere she is allowed. Whichever place it may be, Sophie receives very loving compliments from strangers overall saying how well behaved she is. Most Chihuahuas tend to have a very aggressive personality, but not Sophie; she welcomes and loves every human that walks through the door (after a couple of sniffs of course). Moreover, her positive personality lightens everyone’s day, especially mine. I remember the days of coming home after a long day of school to complete loneliness. My grandmother would work until very late, and sometimes my friends would be occupied with extracurricular activities. Granted, the load of homework received was enough to last for days, but the house still felt empty. However, once I …show more content…
Not saying that dogs will do the same to this extremity, but it shows the psychological effects of animals not socializing with others. And although I reside in a rather rural area, I try to take Sophie to a friend’s house with other dogs so that she may play and have fun with her own kind. Sophie and I do practically everything together- unless she’s not allowed somewhere-; without her the day would be so boring. On a daily basis, we watch movies, she watches me do homework, and we sleep together (sometimes). There are times where my girlfriend is working and there’s nobody home so Sophie and I have a movie night. It is hard to remember the last time I was home alone because Sophie is always around. She even keeps me in shape with all the walking we do! There’s no better motivator out there than a doggy companion. Nonetheless, the things I have become accustomed to, whether it be walks or visits to the vet, have now become a routine in my life that would not have been present without Sophie. Bekoff makes intriguing arguments concerning how animals think, learn and behave under