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Originally Posted by El Bastardo
But then I realized that to some people a dog represents more than just a novelty.
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Those people should never have a dog in the first place - those are the dogs that end up chained in a yard out in the cold for days at a time, or that destroy furniture because they aren't being given an outlet for their energy.
I wouldn't go so far as to say my dogs are my "equals" or my "children" (although we do call them our furbabies); people who anthropomorphise their dogs are probably responsible for more bad behaviours than those who neglect them. But people need to realize, there's a level of commitment with having a dog that goes beyond just feeding them and letting them out to poop. Dogs are like any other intelligent creature, they need something to stimulate their minds, and they need exercise to keep health and burn off excess energy. Even if it's just throwing a ball for them, it gives them something that lets them feel useful... and who doesn't want to feel useful?