Dogs are regarded as man’s best friend, but pet ownership isn’t suitable for everyone. Taking on a dog represents a significant responsibility that extends well beyond cuddles and play; canines require dedicated time, patience, and a willingness to put their welfare first.
A dog expert known as Sam The Dog Trainer has issued a warning that certain individuals, despite having good intentions, may not be appropriate dog owners based on their personality traits. He stated: “I meet and see a lot of people that shouldn’t own a dog. If you get offended by what I am about to say, then you shouldn’t own a dog.”
People who should ‘never own a dog’
1. The ‘Mummy or Daddy’
He explained: “They refuse to treat a dog like a dog. Their dogs fill an abnormal need for attention and companionship that robs the dog of its dignity and place as a dog in their homes. These people spoil their dogs.”
Sam claimed that ‘Mummy and Daddy’ owners frequently neglect proper training. Such individuals dismiss the notion that dogs are pack animals requiring firm leadership to flourish.
Without proper boundaries and direction, canines find it difficult to master commands, adhere to household rules, and address behavioural problems.
2. The ‘Sluggard’
Sam revealed: “As long as this kind of person stays unmotivated to train and care for a dog, they shouldn’t own a dog. There is always something better to do than take care of the dog. Meals are skipped, the house is a mess, and cleaning is put off.”
The dog trainer suggests that the Sluggard would do well to enlist a personal trainer who could work alongside both owner and pet to maintain enthusiasm and commitment.
3. The ‘Nitwit’
“A Nitwit is a negligent dog owner. Some let their dog run the streets, or they don’t keep up the dog’s vaccinations, or they let kids or adults provoke their dog into an explosive attack, or they don’t control their dangerously aggressive dog, or they don’t protect their dog from harm,” said Sam.
Anyone found guilty of neglecting their duty of care, abandonment or other animal-related offences faces penalties of up to £40,000 in fines or imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.
4. The Cheapskates
Sam remarked: “They bargain shop when caring for their dog. Their idea of bargain shopping is not getting the best dog for their money, it’s finding excuses why they shouldn’t have to spend any money on their dog at all.”
5. The Acquirer
Sam noted, “The acquirer gets a dog because the dog will get the owner something.
“This includes the person who gets a dog because they want to attract other people to them, not because they feel they have a need in their lives for a companion dog […] These people lack compassion for dogs and are likely to ‘throw away’ a dog to get another one.”