He doesn't mean to cause any problems.
Dogs bring us a lot of joy and unconditional love, but a recent study has found that they are also at the heart of about three family disputes a week – amounting to almost 2,000 arguments during a dog’s lifetime.
The survey, conducted by Esure’s pet insurance division, found that family fights tend to revolve around issues of responsibility of duty regarding the family dog such as walking, feeding and cleaning up the backyard. Of the participating families, the majority of respondents said that they fight more about their children than they do their dog, but 14% said they fight much more about the dog then the kids. 17% of the families said that the fights have gotten so heated that one person slept in another room, and 1/4th of the participants have said that the fights have ended with one of the family members storming off. Sadly, about the same number of families have said that the fights have gotten so bad that they considered getting rid of their dog to end the strive.
So what is it about dog ownership that causes families to have so many blowups? Nikki Sellers, Head of Pet Insurance at esure, said, “Owning a dog is not dissimilar to having a baby. Round the clock care and responsibility throughout a dog’s life can become tiresome for any pet owner but should never be overlooked. Maintaining a dog’s physical health through exercise plus regular stimulation to avoid them running riot around the house should at least help avoid some arguments. A healthier dog may also lead to fewer costly trips to the vet too but for advice on how to look after a dog properly, owners should seek professional help.”
TOP 20 DOG DISPUTES
1. What to do with the dog when going away on holiday / for the weekend
2. The fact the dog hasn’t been walked / who should walk it
3. Whether the dog should be allowed on the beds
4. Whether the dog should be allowed upstairs
5. Who should clean up the mess in the back garden
6. One of you is being too harsh on the dog
7. One of you lets the dog onto the sofa
8. How much you have spent on the dog
9. Training the dog
10. Someone feeds the dog from the table
11. Who should babysit / look after the dog for you
12. Grooming the dog
13. Damage has been caused to the house by the dog
14. Who chose to buy the dog in the first place
15. Who should clear up the mess when the dog goes to the toilet on the carpet
16. Who should clear up the mess when the dog is sick on the carpet
17. One of you insists on treating them like a human
18. One of you lets them into a room of the house they are not normally allowed into
19. The kid’s toys have been eaten
20. Shoes have been chewed
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