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August 16, 2017 Think you’re ready to own a dog? They make great pets . They’re adorable. They love to spend time with their humans, and they show affection in numerous ways. You can find a small dog if you live in the city or a big dog if you have more room to roam. Clearly, dogs are great. But what about you? Are you the kind of person who’s going to be a good dog owner ? Surprisingly enough, there are many types of people who really shouldn’t own a dog. Worried you’re one of them? Read on to learn about the kinds of people who don’t usually make good dog owners — and make sure you’re really ready to bring a puppy or an older dog into your home. ")}; 1. People who won’t take the time to properly train a dog Don’t have time for obedience training? Then, you probably shouldn’t own a dog. | iStock.com Dog training is difficult. It takes time. And it requires research into the methods that work best for different dogs in different settings. People who won’t take the time to proper...

Growing up, I was a card-carrying lover of large canines. My 100- pound Terrier mix was great to go running with — and according to my parents, “ way more dog-like” than small dogs like Toy Poodles. But as I grew older, I realized that daily strolls and stressful vet visits with huskier hounds get somewhat exhausting. I also realized that streamlined, fuel- efficient cars weren ’t necessarily optimized for, say, Great Danes. So over the years I’ve parented, fostered, and absolutely adored a succession of progressively smaller dogs . Small-breed dogs are perfectly comfortable in condos and apartments, they don’t dominate the furniture and they’re easier to lift and carry in the event of illness or injury. One thing I’ve noticed, however, is that little dogs come with their own set of tricky tribulations: Cute Shih Tzu puppy on a couch." width="600" height="397" /> Cute Shih Tzu puppy . Photography by Shutterstock. 1. Little dogs are easier to lose — even ...