Dog Ownership. I have always been a dog person, but as any responsible owner can tell you, its important to research the type of dog you want before making a commitment to it. For me, a Jack Russell Terrier or a Lab are too much work... hyper dogs that require lots of me, me, me time. I've always gone for the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) with its mellow but protective presence.
But always remember, a dog is a dog. If your dog messes on the carpet because you didn't get home in time to let him out, or your leather slippers get chewed up because you haven't taught him "Leave It" or "this is YOUR toy box", or he follows you from room to room trying to get your attention because you forgot to fill the water dish... he's only acting according to his nature, and according to his needs. By accepting the responsibility of caring for a dog, you are accepting the quirks of his nature and you must be willing to live with your pet's needs. When my dog does something annoying such as barking, marking territory on my newly planted flowers, chasing cats (or, in my case, yanking my arm when he dashes to the end of the leash in an ATTEMPT to chase a cat), I always remind myself a dog is a dog. Your pet will act according to its nature and you signed on knowing this in advance.
Mmmmm, there are a lot of parallels between dog ownership and living with a man. You need to research them (dating?) and get a little back ground to discover his nature (stalking, err... I mean check out facebook, meet friends and family), check out living quarters (clothes strewn around, or a neat-freak) and make decisions as to if its a guy you can take out in public with you. But be aware, the dog may have the perfect nature for his breed but they also have a few idiosyncrasies that may not be readily apparent-- but its all part of responsible ownership.
Yep, a dog is a dog (and a man is a man), so don't be frustrated when it acts according to his nature.
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