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Fighting and disagreeing about things is a natural part of amarriage.
Pets can also cause arguments.
In fact,research showsthat dogs, in particular, cause three family arguments in a week.
This couplesargumentwas especially heartbreaking.
For several years, the husband thought his beloved dog ran away.
Then he found out his wife and her father actuallytook his pet to the pound.
Feeling incredibly hurt and betrayed, the man asked whether threatening separation over the incident was too much.
To learn more about families and pet ownership,Bored Pandareached out to the UK-based Clinical Animal BehavioristKaren Wild.
Shes a registered dog trainer and author of five books on dog and cat behavior, includingBeing A Dog.
She says that its best to leave any assessment of possible danger to a professional.
All dogs react differently to temptations, stressful situations, and changes to their lives.
And even the most well-raised dogs can have problems throughout their lives.
Thats why families should consider certain things before getting a dog.
Karen says that people often choose a dog that doesnt align with their lifestyle.
I would always insure a dog and be ready for that cost because medical care is expensive.
The biggest consideration is [to] not choose on breed alone, and never on fashion.
This does not give you any idea about their temperament.
Manyfashionable breedshave serious health issues and will not have the lovely happy life youd like.
Always meet the mother dog, [and] verify she is the real mother.
Ask an expert for help; we are trained to support you!
However, one partner not wanting a pet is not that strange.
But theres also the financial issue.
for take good care of a dog, it’s crucial that you spend some money.
Perhaps the biggest difference between couples who own a dog and those who dont is their lifestyles.
Its both mental labor and additional costs.
Other people dont like the messes pets can make.
Most times, owning a pet means your home is going to be covered in hair.
They simply fear they will fail the pet as an owner.
Karen B. London, for example, recommends couples to do a trial run.
Joel Gavriele-Gold, Ph.D.,told the AKCsomething similar.
For a lot of people, what works is just trying it.
Identifying the problem might lead to better conflict resolution.
If the conflict is because of a dogs behavioral issues, experts advise enrolling in training classes.
Other couples choose to wear out their pets in daycare so theyre not as unruly at home.
At the end of the day, the couple should ask themselves whether this issue is bigger than them.
For some, it might be a dealbreaker.
For others, Hastings says, it might bring them closer together.
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