Many people considering buying a dog wonder whether the hassle and the expense will be worth it. They take up a lot of your time, especially in the early stages of their development, what with Leicester dog training services, walks and general love and attention.
Dogs are sometimes not the easiest of creatures to have in your home. However adorable they are they often eat your slippers, pinch the dinner off the kitchen counter or dig up the flowers. How many times has my mother had to mend the kid's cuddly toys after a few minutes being chewed by the dog?
And they cost so much! Boy do they cost a lot! Apart from the food and treats (and some of them are eating machines on four legs), there are also the dog training lessons to be paid for. And woe betide if he falls sick! I think I have spent more on vet's bills in the past year than I have on myself in the last five years!
BUT… you have to put all of that into context. When you are feeling sad they sense it and try to comfort you. When you are lonely and cold they cuddle up to you on the sofa. They are faithful and loyal which is more than can be said for many of our human friends.