Women living alone today have security options.
One of them is owning a dog.
There are advantages to living alone as well as living with a dog.
I've listed a few of each below.
Benefits of living alone: You
Are you a dog lover or do you just want a dog for protection? Are you willing to spend the money on a dog to keep it fed, exercised, boarded, groomed and treated for any ailments that may come up? Dogs are not commodities to be traded off when they get old or frail or when they are not convenient to us anymore.
They are a life-long commitment.
Most large dogs have a life expectancy of from 10 to 15 yrs while smaller dogs can live into their late teens.
Are you willing to make a commitment to an animal who will stay by your side through thick and thin and who would never even consider leaving you, except maybe to chase a squirrel? Because if you're not willing to make that sacrifice, a dog may not be the right security measure for you.
In that case, there are other options.
There are many home security products to be found online including an electronic barking dog which sounds enough like the real thing that it will be sure to send a would-be intruder running for cover.
There are also pepper sprays, stun guns, motion detectors and alarms, door and window alarms, and many more forms of protection if you would rather not spend the time, money and energy dealing with a dog.
But if you are an animal lover, understand the responsibilities involved with living with a dog, and would like to share your love, laughter, hugs and quiet times with a creature who will give you its unconditional love in return, then by all means adopt a dog from your local shelter.
There are many just waiting for someone like you.
There are advantages to living alone and there are advantages to living with a dog.
Write out your own pros and cons of each and then make the choice that suits you best.
One of them is owning a dog.
There are advantages to living alone as well as living with a dog.
I've listed a few of each below.
Benefits of living alone: You
- never have to worry about leaving a dog inside the house for too long.
- never have to hurry home to feed or exercise the dog.
- can take vacations without paying board for your dog.
- won't have to get up in the middle of the night to let the dog out or clean up a mess.
- won't have to clean up the yard of dog waste.
- won't have to spend money on dog food, treats, toys, beds, etc.
- won't have to pay veterinary bills.
- won't have to worry about finding a house to rent that will allow dogs.
- have someone waiting at home for you who will ALWAYS be happy to see you no matter how long you have been gone.
- get to experience bonding with a creature who thinks you are a god and can do no wrong.
- have someone to talk to who will listen and not interrupt, who will be supportive with kisses, tail wags and a warm furry body to hug.
- have a foot warmer on cold wintry nights.
- will have someone who will make you laugh with their goofy antics and make you marvel at the unconditional love poured out on you.
- will have a built in security alarm, hearing and smelling the slightest noise or scent that does not belong, and alerting you to danger.
- have someone to keep you company rain or shine, good day or bad, happy or sad.
Are you a dog lover or do you just want a dog for protection? Are you willing to spend the money on a dog to keep it fed, exercised, boarded, groomed and treated for any ailments that may come up? Dogs are not commodities to be traded off when they get old or frail or when they are not convenient to us anymore.
They are a life-long commitment.
Most large dogs have a life expectancy of from 10 to 15 yrs while smaller dogs can live into their late teens.
Are you willing to make a commitment to an animal who will stay by your side through thick and thin and who would never even consider leaving you, except maybe to chase a squirrel? Because if you're not willing to make that sacrifice, a dog may not be the right security measure for you.
In that case, there are other options.
There are many home security products to be found online including an electronic barking dog which sounds enough like the real thing that it will be sure to send a would-be intruder running for cover.
There are also pepper sprays, stun guns, motion detectors and alarms, door and window alarms, and many more forms of protection if you would rather not spend the time, money and energy dealing with a dog.
But if you are an animal lover, understand the responsibilities involved with living with a dog, and would like to share your love, laughter, hugs and quiet times with a creature who will give you its unconditional love in return, then by all means adopt a dog from your local shelter.
There are many just waiting for someone like you.
There are advantages to living alone and there are advantages to living with a dog.
Write out your own pros and cons of each and then make the choice that suits you best.