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And I think I can speak for many pet owners in that they won't trade it for the world.
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RevolutionOnHerLips
I like that the wallet in one has no picture on the left and a selfie with a dog in the right
mogarth
:( before :) after
BulkSausage
Worth it
classifiedashuman
I mean sure, if you don’t train your dog at all. You can have the left panels and the dog. You just have to make the effort.
Psylo
Heck no!
Bihunniau
Wait, 2015？？？
DragoProblemLord
You forgot about all the poop you now come in contact with
mrdralixx
Get a Lab. They'll take care of it for you. :)
Leepancheetah
#6 Mans best wingman
whyWontKeiraKnightleyReturnMyPhoneCalls
I don’t understand are you saying I shouldn’t get a dog becauuuuuuuuuuuse...
dennisschwarz0395101
10 good reasons why I have no dog ?
zach99998
Seriously, I have a dog but this was horrifying
Forgotmyoldaccountbutohwell
Difficult as pets are, it beats trusting some random person you never met to be your roommate.
ilovebees
One of those dogs is a cat.
DukeDarkwood
At least two are, I noticed.
paranoidandroid98
My life quickly turned back to the before out of nowhere. I'd give anything to have him back.
EMassassins20
Wouldn’t trade it at all! One thing I would like it a little more time with them. 15 years isn’t enough
canyouthriveat35
I have a large breed. I’ll be lucky with 10 :(
bogie41
Those children look weird
Yeld69
This is weird. Usually these pictures have kids in them and imgur hates kids. Swap them out for dogs and no one knows how to feel... xD
mangogangsta
I’d have to disown my parents if they seriously thought my black cat was unlucky
XHandsomexJackX
Why would I want a dog now?
thenamedone
Because they’re actually not like this when your train them well
PaintYourWagon
If you train them to start fires you can use them to exact revenge on your enemies and no one will supsect (or believe) it was you.
IgnisLycanthropus
That's why no!
whoinvitedthem
Would not trade it for the world. Getting a dog has changed my life. My dog is 12 now and I love being able to care for him in his old age!
whoinvitedthem
His personality is also hilarious now: always excited still, slightly grumpy, super chill. Adopt an old dog if you can! They are wonderful.
thenamedone
Half of these are more of life after not training dogs well. I hate how a lot of people think that an untrained dog is “just how they act”
thenamedone
And if dog food and dog care is so expensive for you that you run out of money, don’t get the dog! It’s not fair to them
thenamedone
Also don’t eat and share your food, thats a slippery slope which leads to begging in number #5
Cheomesh
Man dogs are awful.
PaintYourWagon
True but they are better behaved than werewolves, you dont really hear about man dogs mauling people.
HD2composer
Cute dog comic
mattbl
I love that every panel holds true even though I'm an American and this was made by someone I'm assuming lives in Taiwan.
EranL
Alright, alright! I am convinced, I won't get a pet!
hereforthegoodies
Dude most of these are examples of poorly trained pets.
Xedi22
...and poorly trained or lazy humans. It’s a lot of work to have a good+happy dog. But so worth it.
cavelighter
Makes me not want to get a dog lol, I'll stick to my cats
Xedi22
A crate trained, well trained, clean dog (of the rights breeds) won’t do many of these things. Well...it depends. But we can eat on the...
Xedi22
...couch with her next me and she won’t try to steal food. And she sleeps on the bed until we both get in and then she crates herself. ...
Xedi22
...but we also spend a lot on training as a puppy, and got her (a rescue) as a tiny pup. And of course we got lucky with a good one.
Hebbelille
Dw, most of these are poor training/exercise. Just know how to handle them and you will be fine.
TrombeOverride
That's the spirit!
jellyonrooster
These pics make dogs seem like a bad decision
elinveronicap
It is, from pretty much every POV aside from health and happiness.
mattbl
It's just showing the realities of dog ownership, but also notice how most panels also show the dog loving you.
mehmeup
While I love my two cats I am certain not to take others in future.
PaintYourWagon
Most worthwile endeavors require effort and sacrifice to some degree, pets are no different.
thenamedone
Actually, those pics show you that it’s a bad decision not to train your dog well.
SarcasticComment
Pretty much. Could paint the same pic with a significant other in your life. You lose some personal time/independence, but get more for it
thenamedone
Yeah happiness with a pet, child, and SO all really on an individuals capacity to invest quality time into the relationships
Kbantar
I don't see it. They're like small children. If you didn't want stuff destroyed, then live alone.
STINKPICKEL
If you have kids, might as well get a dog, to ruin the carpets along with your already ruined life . ?
glaciertheicebeamer
Worth it. All of it.
pianoNoodleTraveler
Dogs are a double edge sword. When my dog got to old to live comfortably, it was the hardest day of my life.
forte10
4 years, for 1 really bad day. Would do it all over again, every time. RIP Megatron. May you forever knock things off the rainbow bridge
jellybeandaddyjl
That is the ultimate caveat, but don't dwell on them gone. Remember the enrichment and joy they brought in life. Your pets would want that.
defaulted
My dog is aging but likely will live several more years. It has greatly constricted my life. People have to be prepared for that.
Dragongirl7256
Just remember, the trade off was the unconditional love from them you will ALWAYS have
bottlenecked
It's worth the pain. All those years of happiness are so very much worth the pain.
EZBzzzzzz
We are struggling with that now my MIL's dog is going on 14, mostly blind, deaf, has no teeth, arthritis, the list goes on, but the MIL can'
EZBzzzzzz
can't let go. It breaks my heart to see the dog so miserable.
zFUBARz
We let one go too long, and the results were far crueler than putting him down would have been.
XxxKalamityxxx
Just wait until the same happens to your parents. #
Teamwoolf
Yeah I came here to say exactly this.
trashthatcantalk
This made me cry in McDonald's
Ididntcomehereforthis
Yeah. My ex took our dog and put her down without telling me. Gonna be a while before I get another dog....
Warblade
True but they spend their entire life loving you. Is it not worth it to get to remember and love them for the rest of yours? :)
joffrey11
As a victim of years of abuse as a child, I am numb emotionally. Then when my dog of 14 years passed, I cried like a little girl. /cont
joffrey11
Her final gift to me was getting feelings again. I’m no longer numb. I now show my kids how it’s normal to feel sad and happy, thanks, Lola
SpiffDeWiff
Lola sounds incredible! Glad to hear you're no longer numb, she sounds like a good good girl!
joffrey11
She was the best! So is Butters my new buddy!
Kbantar
The greatest cat that ever lived, (fight me), had a massive stroke, and I had to make the decision at the vet's.
ProbablyISIS
Its always hard, but the good outweighs that bad
creamyt
Been through it with dogs and cats a number of times ... never gets easier, but never isn't worth having them.
cutepiku
Yeah I have had loads of pets since childhood. Always hurts but would always do it again.
witalaska4
I wish pets can live more than just 15-17 years
MetaSomma
Something like an African Grey will outlive *you*
SpaceballsTheComment
Try a tortoise. Or a greenland shark.
witalaska4
I’m shocked reading science of the longevity of the Greenland Shark.
RevolutionOnHerLips
I got a greenland shark a few weeks ago! He was really lively at first but now he just lays there, never moving.
MetaSomma
#current_events
Kbantar
A couple of cats have lived into their 30s. But yeah, I wish breeders went straight for super long healthy lives rather than other shit.
postingpandas
Cats living to 30? Wow that’s like a world record isn’t it?
Kbantar
It looks like 15 have hit 30, with the insane record holder making to just 38.
postingpandas
Wow
Kbantar
There's a list on Wikipedia. Telling is that two of them were owned by one person.
postingpandas
I gotta look that up, can’t believe so many get to that age
dwude
#8 where Goldie is siding with dad has a betrayed look
naytorin
I mean, it is a golden. The only thing they care about more than food is more food.
narniasreal
What about food though? They also care about that.
Mikadomea
More food and headpats
DrTobiasKingofFunke
Merry: Don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip. Pippin: What about elevensies? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner?
cantyaseekun
Golden's priorites are food, attention, and food. In that order.
optimistcynic
My Golden's priories is, whatever another dog is getting, food, followed by attention.
CaptainTrips1980
My goldendoodle agrees
Imhereforthepups
Unless its broccoli. My goldie will eat anything but broccoli
ExcessiveDabbage
Teach your pets not to beg and don't feed them while you eat and you won't have one of those problems
Blurr7face
And crate train or teach them manners and your house won't be destroyed haha.
hucast01365
I've seen an upward trend of people treating dogs like undisciplined children, a well trained loyal dog is not only cute, but a family asset
drinkyoureeffoc
Yup.
SarcasticComment
My pets don't eat people food. Simple as that. Easier to never start them on that journey.
mydailydoseofantidepressantsisyourbooty
Seriously. Don’t feed them people food. Crate when not home. Get trash cans with pet proof lids. Problems solved.
Yourmuffinfuckingsucks
Crates are awful. If your dog isn't intelligent enough to train (or if you're shit at it) then don't have a dog.
littlemirrorsatourfeet
Personally like crate training and crated when my pups were smaller, as they grew I let them have the run of the house most days I worked.
littlemirrorsatourfeet
They got to get more exercise and go potty when they needed to (dog door for the win), but accidents do happen-mostly negligent human stuff
littlemirrorsatourfeet
Their crates are where they eat or go to to retreat and be alone now mostly
mydailydoseofantidepressantsisyourbooty
That's exactly how I raised my pup! Although when we go to new locations, I crate when leaving for extended periods b/c she gets a little /1
TheRimOfTheSky
I disagree with crating. Maybe put them in a fenced yard with a shady area/doghouse/sprinkler for them to stay cool.
mydailydoseofantidepressantsisyourbooty
Great idea if you can afford a house with a fenced in yard..
lauraInternetJunkie
You don't have to crate for most dogs. Apply technics to reduce anxiety separation and yes indeed, put your stuff in safe places.
mydailydoseofantidepressantsisyourbooty
You don't have to, but it's a good option. My dog likes its crate, and it's a safe space for her
lauraInternetJunkie
Mine too but loves to switch rooms and walk à bord