12 Reasons NOT to get a dog! Why are they so common?

BlimpGaz

I don't understand something. Why do people need to have pets in their home, especially dogs? They are so much trouble, burden and responsibility, yet provide no practical value or benefit. So why do so many people seem to need them? Why are they so common? Why do so many people get them without thinking or weighing the pros and cons? As we all know, dogs are an icon of the typical family home. This is exemplified in TV shows too, where every ideal family has at least one family dog.

Now don't get me wrong. I love animals too. But that doesn't mean I want one sharing my living space, especially my bed. Come on now. That's weird. I don't feel that animals and humans are meant to live together under the same roof. Animals are for viewing in a zoo or in the wild, not for sharing your living space. Come on now. Isn't it kind of strange to have an animal running freely in your home, which could potentially harm you or others (even if by accident), cause damage to your furniture and carpet, and also make you do more house cleaning as well? That's crazy. So why do people get dogs as if they were some normal thing that everyone gets? Weird. People don't make sense!


Here is a list of factual drawbacks to getting a dog, for example, which constitute reasons NOT to get them: (apologies to any dog lovers here)

1. You constantly have to buy food for it, so there's an added cost to your budget. If you want your dog to eat well, you have to pay more for fresh food, even in a can.
2. The veterinarian bills must be expensive. Also if your dog gets sick, it's an emotional burden on you as well.
3. If the dog ****es or pisses on your floor, you have to clean up after it. Stains in your carpet and furniture will be common.
4. Pets in the house result in fur everywhere, on the carpet, furniture and even bed. Ick.
5. Dogs are very needy and dependent and need constant love and attention. They could emotionally drain you. Cats are easier and less trouble and not as needy.
6. A dog usually wants to share your bed, which means there is less room in it for you (and your partner) in it. Also, if you come to bed later than your partner does, the dog may already be lying in your space, so that you can't even snuggle next to your partner. And it also means that its fur and smell will get on your bed too. Asians would never let that happen.
7. If you are with a woman and her dog is there, and you hug her or kiss her, her dog may think you are attacking her and bite you or attack you, or do it out of jealously. Would you want that? Geez. Why the unnecessary trouble? That's so stupid! Who would want that?! Also, if you are having sex or making out in your bed, and the dog is there, it will get aroused and make noise and try to join in the action by humping one of you. That's very distracting if you are trying to make love or have sex. Why wouldn't you want that? That's crazy.
8. A dog jumping up on you or into your lap puts you and any others around at risk for injury or bruises. This is especially the case if you have babies and toddlers around, who are more fragile. A cat with claws may accidentally scratch you, and there's also the risk that its claws could hit your face or eyes too. A cat will also scratch at furniture. Even the Garfield cartoon portrays this.
9. A dog is noisy and barks a lot, sometimes for no reason or for things you can't see. If you are a writer or artist and sensitive to sound, this will not be good for you. It will be very distracting to your deep train of thought.
10. Dogs can also be hostile to your guests and neighbours, and frighten children. Little kids or young females who visit are easily frightened by hostile animals. Why would you want to do that to them?! Geez. That's stupid! And why would you want a hostile dog barking at your guests? That's not good. So why put up with that, especially when there's no benefit in it? It doesn't make sense! People don't make sense!
11. When your pet ages or gets sick and die, you will suffer emotionally and endure grief and sadness. Why would you want to go through that? Why create unnecessary attachments that will result in sorrow? Why is that necessary?
12. Dogs and pets tie you down too. When you go away on holiday or travel somewhere, you gotta worry about who's going to feed your pet and watch over it. So you gotta burden someone with the trouble, or else you have to put it in one of those pet care centers where someone babysits your pet along with many others. Such places put your pet at risk for catching diseases from the other pets there too. So if you want to be free with less burden/attachments, not more, then obviously pets and dogs aren't for you. Being responsible for a pet means LESS freedom, not more.

So with 12 FACTUAL drawbacks to getting a dog, and no tangible benefit or gain, why are they so common then? It's so weird and illogical. Something tells me that the reasons must be mostly emotional, not logical.

Besides, isn't it kind of strange to have an animal running freely in your home, which could potentially harm you or others in your home (even if by accident), cause damage to your furniture and carpet, and also make you do more house cleaning as well? That's crazy. So why are they so common? Why do so many people get a dog like it's some normal thing to do without thinking or weighing the pros and cons?

I mean, if you need something to love you back, why don't you get it from humans, your kids, friends or lovers? Why a pet? If you are lonely, you can call your friend or Skype with them. Or find a new pen pal or chat mate online. Or go out and make new friends. Why the hell do you need a pet and put up with all the many drawbacks above? A pet can't hold intelligent meaningful conversations with you either.

If you need security in your home, you can get a strong lock on your door, or install an alarm. You don't need a dog, and put up with all the trouble above. Come on now. Besides, danger to the home is exaggerated. I've never had anyone try to break into my home. So why live in unnecessary fear?

Aren't dogs considered ugly anyway? I mean, when guys refer to an ugly girl, they call her a "dog", not a "cat". Doesn't that indicate that dogs are physically unappealing? So why would people need them if they're not even attractive?

So why do so many people need pets? Especially dogs? Overall, they are a ton of trouble and burden, with many drawbacks, and no tangible benefits or usefulness. So why are they so common? People are weird and don't make sense.

And how come European people feel that animals and humans belong in the same living space, especially sleeping space, but Asians don't? Why do white people not care about getting their home all dirty? Don't liberals claim that other than skin colour, there are no differences between races? Liberals are so stupid. There obviously are many differences between different races besides colour and culture. Why must we deny it?

Wouldn't it suck if you were dating someone and got serious, and found out that your partner is the type that needs a pet or a dog? Wouldn't that suck? You could eventually break up over it.

I don't get some people's incessant need to have a pet or dog and go through all the UNNECESSARY trouble outlined above. It doesn't make sense. What do you think?

If you are a dog or pet lover, it'd be interesting to hear your feedback on the above too.

FatherLen

all worth it.

DeltaWhite

Dogs are less hassle and trouble than humans...

Edit: Reading your post has caused me more of a headache than my dog ever would

kippy

Why do people buy fancy cars, big houses or indeed have kids?

--Kaiser--

A dog is a man's best friend
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend
Inside of a dog it's too dark to read

RossFixxxed

Ok not a dog, but the amount of happiness and love I have had from my cat over the last 5 years makes any logical reasons just fall away. She's always been there, always listens, never talks back and his consistently lifted my mood over the years. She's part of the family and I love her a lot.

You could say the same about kids, friends, family etc too... why bother with hobbies even?

Also the word factual is taking a beating here!

HerrScheisse

Are you sure this is not about "kids"?

Duggy747

I've loads of pets, myself.

Wouldn't trade them in for anything, pets provide great company and make shìtty days less shìtty.

The Backwards Man

Twelve reasons why I have a dog.

1. It doesn't mess the house coz it's never in the house.
2. It makes a noise when someone comes around.
3. You don't have to make embarrassing phonecall to alarm company if false alarm
4 Only costs about €15 a month to feed
5. Vet bills are not that bad.
6. Plenty of big open spaceto run around in.
7-12 Dogs are funneh.

SicklySweet

All of your reasons could apply to other animals or even humans. I mean, why burden yourself with friends if they're gonna grow old and die anyway! :pac:

dan1895

A dog is much more fun than reading a post that long.

PropJoe10

With a dog, you get unconditional love and loyalty, which you cant say for humans. I can fully understand why people love their pets so much.

mattjack

My dog can read and write but would never dream of posting long convoluted posts about humans.

Fbjm

DeltaWhite wrote: »

Dogs are less hassle and trouble than humans...

I wouldn't personally suggest getting a pet human either.

BlimpGaz

HerrScheisse wrote: »

Are you sure this is not about "kids"?

I am vehemently against having kids (for sane and reasonable people) also. Don't make that mistake if you or anyone else is considering it. I did, and now I can never take it back. My freedom has been impinged upon forever. At least dogs only live less than a decade in most cases. A child you have to deal with for life. And in this day and age, you have to keep them in your house well into adulthood.

SV

Didn't bother reading that, if you had a dog you'd understand.

I don't like people who don't like dogs.

Plazaman

BlimpGaz wrote: »

And how come European people feel that animals and humans belong in the same living space, especially sleeping space, but Asians don't?

Those crazy Asians and their dog eating ways. Maybe that has something to do with it?

westies4ever

dogs are great. that is all.

Gorilla Rising

Reasons not to read the OP:

1.) Title says it all.

Plumpynutt

BlimpGaz wrote: »

Asians would never let that happen..

--Kaiser--

People in don't like dogs = psychopaths

kylith

I could use those same 12 points to ask why anyone bothers having children.

We get it, you're not a dog person, but to suggest that the only belong in zoos is to ignore the last ~12,000 years of domestication that's gone into making a dog.

The answer to Why would someone get a dog when they're noisy and smelly and they eat a lot is simple: love and companionship.

Oh, and my dogs are better company than most humans I know. They're less annoying, less noisy, and less messy. And they eat pretty much whatever you put in front of them.

MurdyWurdy

Having a pet is the best thing in the world - our cat has made our house feel more like a home and brings us so much happiness and companionship. He's great company and we feel really prepared us for having kids (we're due our first in a few weeks).

We're dying to get a dog as well but don't have a garden, as soon as we do we will be getting one and he/she will be just as loved and spoiled.

Having pets can be expensive and is a responsibility, especially for spoiled pets like our cat but it's worth every penny. We look on it like a hobby that we pay for, some people play golf or go sailing - we have pets

joseph brand

Such a long post. With all that free time on your hands, I think you could do with a pet.

In terms of usefulness, my mother in law has a dog, which is great company and piece of mind since she lives alone.

HondaSami

Every home should have a dog, they are loyal and great company. I love my dogs.

Systemic Risk

RossFixxxed wrote: »

Ok not a dog, but the amount of happiness and love I have had from my cat over the last 5 years makes any logical reasons just fall away. She's always been there, always listens, never talks back and his consistently lifted my mood over the years. She's part of the family and I love her a lot.

You could say the same about kids, friends, family etc too... why bother with hobbies even?

Also the word factual is taking a beating here!

He in fact does say the same about kids. He described the fact that he has a son as "a travesty". I'm not allowed say what I believe of the OP so ill just report the thread.

iguana

BlimpGaz wrote: »

They are so much trouble, burden and responsibility, yet provide no practical value or benefit.

I don't know about you but I think most people consider a longer average lifespan, general improved health, lower rates of depression, lowered risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease, faster recovery from those illnesses if you do get them and lowered risk of allergy and childhood illnesses for their children to all be of practical value and benefit.

BlimpGaz

MurdyWurdy wrote: »

Having a pet is the best thing in the world - our cat has made our house feel more like a home and brings us so much happiness and companionship. He's great company and we feel really prepared us for having kids (we're due our first in a few weeks).

We're dying to get a dog as well but don't have a garden, as soon as we do we will be getting one and he/she will be just as loved and spoiled.

Having pets can be expensive and is a responsibility, especially for spoiled pets like our cat but it's worth every penny. We look on it like a hobby that we pay for, some people play golf or go sailing - we have pets

*Shakes head in disgust*

HondaSami

BlimpGaz wrote: »

I am vehemently against having kids (for sane and reasonable people) also. Don't make that mistake if you or anyone else is considering it. I did, and now I can never take it back. My freedom has been impinged upon forever. At least dogs only live less than a decade in most cases. A child you have to deal with for life. And in this day and age, you have to keep them in your house well into adulthood.

With that attitude i feel your kid would be better off without you in their life.

2Mad2BeMad

RossFixxxed wrote: »

Ok not a dog, but the amount of happiness and love I have had from my cat over the last 5 years makes any logical reasons just fall away. She's always been there, always listens, never talks back and his consistently lifted my mood over the years. She's part of the family and I love her a lot.

You could say the same about kids, friends, family etc too... why bother with hobbies even?

Also the word factual is taking a beating here!

well shes going to eat you if you croke it in front of her

whats that you were saying about your lovely cat ?:o

Cosmicfox

I managed to get a dog with all the emotional distance and coldness of a cat and all the usual material neediness of a dog, worst of both worlds.

Still, I don't mind fur as she's short haired, it sleeps in the kitchen, the ****ting/pissing on carpets stopped when she was toilet trained and tbh I don't think I'm going to be in tears when she dies as I can just get a new one. Aldi cans of food cost only a few cents so vet visits and the kennel are the only big expenses and I'm lucky since she's never needed anything other than vaccines.

I'm defiantly not the most social person so it's nice to have company I don't feel obliged to speak to and I can do without meaningful conversations for the most part. And I feel weird going for walsk by myself and with a dog it just seems easier, plus there's the feeling that you *have* to walk it so your less likely to skip it and just veg in front of the telly.

And what's with the liberal crap? And the reason in Japan(dunno about the rest of Asia) why many people don't have pets is lack of space, which is why pokemon and tamogotchi are so popular. Though cats are common enough, as are hamsters.

dark crystal

OP, going by your recent posts, you don't seem to understand people's desire for either children or pets. Not everyone has a fear of caring for something or someone other than themselves. In fact, for most people, it's a completely natural thing to want to do.

You'd be best off living a solitary life with nothing or no-one bothering you and stop being bemused about what everyone else wants in theirs.

Knine

If I was dating someone and I found out they didn't like my dog, well then I'd find a new date.

So 12 reasons to have a dog

Dogs for the disabled
Narcotics detection dogs
Guide Dogs
Watchdog
Competition Dog - show/ agility etc
Sheepdog
Search & rescue dog
Family pets
Hunting dog
Visiting Therapy dog
Military dog
Sled dogs

The loyalty of a dog - Priceless.

Princess Peach

Because they have lovely fluffy faces!!

PucaMama

Op sounds like stupid whiney metro sexual teenager. I have a dog in my house because its my house i own it so ill have what i want.

Da Shins Kelly

Well, getting a dog should be a well thought-out decision, as it is a commitment. But if you have the time and resources and you're willing to put in the effort that comes with having a pet, it's well worth it. Pets are great companions.

Dravokivich

So OP, I notice you don't have an issue with cats. Even though you don't want animals (dogs) in your living space....

All the issues you've listed can be trained out of a dog if given the proper attention.

MurdyWurdy

as for them having no benefit or real value - no one that has had an afternoon nap cuddled up to their dog/cat would ever say that. Best sleep you'll ever have! They're like furry hot water bottles that never get cold

Oregano_State

BlimpGaz wrote: »

I don't understand something. Why do people need to have pets in their home, especially dogs? They are so much trouble, burden and responsibility, yet provide no practical value or benefit. So why do so many people seem to need them? Why are they so common? Why do so many people get them without thinking or weighing the pros and cons? As we all know, dogs are an icon of the typical family home. This is exemplified in TV shows too, where every ideal family has at least one family dog.

Now don't get me wrong. I love animals too. But that doesn't mean I want one sharing my living space, especially my bed. 1.Come on now. That's weird. I don't feel that animals and humans are meant to live together under the same roof. Animals are for viewing in a zoo or in the wild, not for sharing your living space. 1.Come on now. Isn't it kind of strange to have an animal running freely in your home, which could potentially harm you or others (even if by accident), cause damage to your 2. furniture and carpet, and also make you do more house cleaning as well? That's crazy. So why do people get dogs as if they were some normal thing that everyone gets? Weird. 3. People don't make sense!


Here is a list of factual drawbacks to getting a dog, for example, which constitute reasons NOT to get them: (apologies to any dog lovers here)

1. You constantly have to buy food for it, so there's an added cost to your budget. If you want your dog to eat well, you have to pay more for fresh food, even in a can.
2. The veterinarian bills must be expensive. Also if your dog gets sick, it's an emotional burden on you as well.
3. If the dog ****es or pisses on your floor, you have to clean up after it. Stains in your 2. carpet and furniture will be common.
4. Pets in the house result in fur everywhere, on the 2. carpet, furniture and even bed. Ick.
5. Dogs are very needy and dependent and need constant love and attention. They could emotionally drain you. Cats are easier and less trouble and not as needy.
6. A dog usually wants to share your bed, which means there is less room in it for you (and your partner) in it. Also, if you come to bed later than your partner does, the dog may already be lying in your space, so that you can't even snuggle next to your partner. And it also means that its fur and smell will get on your bed too. Asians would never let that happen.
7. If you are with a woman and her dog is there, and you hug her or kiss her, her dog may think you are attacking her and bite you or attack you, or do it out of jealously. Would you want that? Geez. Why the unnecessary trouble? That's so stupid! Who would want that?! Also, if you are having sex or making out in your bed, and the dog is there, it will get aroused and make noise and try to join in the action by humping one of you. That's very distracting if you are trying to make love or have sex. Why wouldn't you want that? 3.That's crazy.
8. A dog jumping up on you or into your lap puts you and any others around at risk for injury or bruises. This is especially the case if you have babies and toddlers around, who are more fragile. A cat with claws may accidentally scratch you, and there's also the risk that its claws could hit your face or eyes too. A cat will also scratch at furniture. Even the Garfield cartoon portrays this.
9. A dog is noisy and barks a lot, sometimes for no reason or for things you can't see. If you are a writer or artist and sensitive to sound, this will not be good for you. It will be very distracting to your deep train of thought.
10. Dogs can also be hostile to your guests and neighbours, and frighten children. Little kids or young females who visit are easily frightened by hostile animals. 3. Why would you want to do that to them?! Geez. That's stupid! And why would you want a hostile dog barking at your guests? That's not good. So why put up with that, especially when there's no benefit in it? It doesn't make sense! 3. People don't make sense!
11. When your pet ages or gets sick and die, you will suffer emotionally and endure grief and sadness. Why would you want to go through that? Why create unnecessary attachments that will result in sorrow? Why is that necessary?
12. Dogs and pets tie you down too. When you go away on holiday or travel somewhere, you gotta worry about who's going to feed your pet and watch over it. So you gotta burden someone with the trouble, or else you have to put it in one of those pet care centers where someone babysits your pet along with many others. Such places put your pet at risk for catching diseases from the other pets there too. So if you want to be free with less burden/attachments, not more, then obviously pets and dogs aren't for you. Being responsible for a pet means LESS freedom, not more.

So with 12 FACTUAL drawbacks to getting a dog, and no tangible benefit or gain, why are they so common then? It's so weird and illogical. Something tells me that the reasons must be mostly emotional, not logical.

Besides, isn't it kind of strange to have an animal running freely in your home, which could potentially harm you or others in your home (even if by accident), cause damage to your 2. furniture and carpet, and also make you do more house cleaning as well? That's crazy. So why are they so common? Why do so many people get a dog like it's some normal thing to do without thinking or weighing the pros and cons?

I mean, if you need something to love you back, why don't you get it from humans, your kids, friends or lovers? Why a pet? If you are lonely, you can call your friend or Skype with them. Or find a new pen pal or chat mate online. Or go out and make new friends. Why the hell do you need a pet and put up with all the many drawbacks above? A pet can't hold intelligent meaningful conversations with you either.

If you need security in your home, you can get a strong lock on your door, or install an alarm. You don't need a dog, and put up with all the trouble above. Come on now. Besides, danger to the home is exaggerated. I've never had anyone try to break into my home. So why live in unnecessary fear?

Aren't dogs considered ugly anyway? I mean, when guys refer to an ugly girl, they call her a "dog", not a "cat". Doesn't that indicate that dogs are physically unappealing? So why would people need them if they're not even attractive?

So why do so many people need pets? Especially dogs? Overall, they are a ton of trouble and burden, with many drawbacks, and no tangible benefits or usefulness. So why are they so common? 3. People are weird and don't make sense.

4. And how come European people feel that animals and humans belong in the same living space, especially sleeping space, but Asians don't? Why do white people not care about getting their home all dirty? Don't liberals claim that other than skin colour, there are no differences between races? Liberals are so stupid. There obviously are many differences between different races besides colour and culture. Why must we deny it?

Wouldn't it suck if you were dating someone and got serious, and found out that your partner is the type that needs a pet or a dog? Wouldn't that suck? You could eventually break up over it.

I don't get some people's incessant need to have a pet or dog and go through all the UNNECESSARY trouble outlined above. It doesn't make sense. What do you think?

If you are a dog or pet lover, it'd be interesting to hear your feedback on the above too.

Conclusions drawn from points 1-4: OP likes repetition and casual racism.

NegativeCreep

BlimpGaz wrote: »

I am vehemently against having kids (for sane and reasonable people) also. Don't make that mistake if you or anyone else is considering it. I did, and now I can never take it back. My freedom has been impinged upon forever. At least dogs only live less than a decade in most cases. A child you have to deal with for life. And in this day and age, you have to keep them in your house well into adulthood.

Shut up, shut up, shut up. I'm gonna cry!

I am pie

Number 7. in your list is more than a little bit weird. Product of a strange mind!

You need to talk to someone about your desires. Too much man-woman-dog going on in your post.

PropJoe10

I'd also like to add that in my view, people that treat dogs (or animals in general) with cruelty should be subjected to the same laws as if you treated a person with cruelty. it says a lot about a person if they are cruel to an animal.

I Heart Internet

BlimpGaz wrote: »

......Don't liberals claim that other than skin colour, there are no differences between races? Liberals are so stupid. There obviously are many differences between different races besides colour and culture. Why must we deny it?

If you are a dog or pet lover, it'd be interesting to hear your feedback on the above too.

You appear to have an unhealthy fear/hatred/antagonism towards dogs OP...and "liberals".

What's the matter? The Other Half is insisting ye get a dog isn't she??

Serious Answer: If you have to ask, you'll never know. Make friends with a dog and you won't regret it.

Pumpkinseeds

Animals make a house a home. I never trust anyone who doesn't like animals. Anyone who doesn't see their pet as a member of the family shouldn't have a pet.

MurdyWurdy

NegativeCreep wrote: »

Shut up, shut up, shut up. I'm gonna cry!

I know - I always remember when Julian Clary was on Room 101 years ago. He put pets life spans in because he thinks they should live as long as their owners. I thought that was lovely! It's heartbreaking losing a pet

BlimpGaz

Some of you are in denial here. You know, there's a REASON why most apartment complexes DO NOT allow pets. Why do you think that is? Think about. And no, it's not because the owner hates animals. There are practical reasons for it. Please be logical and rational guys, not emotional.

Yes a dog can give you unconditional love, but if I DON'T NEED that kind of love from an animal, then it won't be worth putting up with all the drawbacks and risks.

Wattle

I'd never allow my dog into my bed and he wouldn't allow me into his either.

Rented Mule

kippy wrote: »

Why do people buy fancy cars, big houses or indeed have kids?

Because, I can afford them

Nothing veiled in this comment.

SV

BlimpGaz wrote: »

Some of you are in denial here. You know, there's a REASON why most apartment complexes DO NOT allow pets. Why do you think that is? Think about. And no, it's not because the owner hates animals. There are practical reasons for it. Please be logical and rational guys, not emotional.

Yes a dog can give you unconditional love, but if I DON'T NEED that kind of love from an animal, then it won't be worth putting up with all the drawbacks and risks.

Aw yeah, because apartment complexes have a reason they don't allow them, that must mean I shouldn't own one.

god damn, the logic just floored me there.

RikkFlair

I showed the opening post to my dog, and he just cocked his head sideways then looked at me as if to say "WTF"

I Heart Internet

BlimpGaz wrote: »

Some of you are in denial here. You know, there's a REASON why most apartment complexes DO NOT allow pets. Why do you think that is? Think about. And no, it's not because the owner hates animals. There are practical reasons for it. Please be logical and rational guys, not emotional.

Yes a dog can give you unconditional love, but if I DON'T NEED that kind of love from an animal, then it won't be worth putting up with all the drawbacks and risks.

There are many practical reasons why a person or family should not have a pet. That's a given.

But you've concocted a whole bunch of other crazy reasons, generalising and letting your little imagination run away with itself.