{"id":1777,"date":"2017-06-21T22:15:13","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T22:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/?p=699"},"modified":"2017-06-21T22:15:13","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T22:15:13","slug":"time-new-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/time-new-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have The Time For A New Pet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2016\/12\/23\/03\/58\/person-1926761_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Person, Home, Relax, Dog, Lifestyle, Indoors\" width=\"960\" height=\"684\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/time-new-pet\/#How_Much_Time_and_Devotion_Do_You_Have_for_A_Dog\" title=\"How Much Time and Devotion Do You Have for A Dog?\">How Much Time and Devotion Do You Have for A Dog?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/time-new-pet\/#Training_Your_Furry_Friend\" title=\"Training Your Furry Friend\">Training Your Furry Friend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/time-new-pet\/#Exercise_for_The_Two_of_You\" title=\"Exercise for The Two of You\">Exercise for The Two of You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/time-new-pet\/#A_Lifetime_of_Care\" title=\"A Lifetime of Care\">A Lifetime of Care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Time_and_Devotion_Do_You_Have_for_A_Dog\"><\/span>How Much Time and Devotion Do You Have for A Dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">While the sound of getting a new pet can make you giddy with excitement, owning a pet takes time and devotion that many pet owners don\u2019t understand before they adopt. Owning a <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">dog, for example,<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\"> requires significant effort on your part, but will provide with many years of companionship for your efforts. When looking to adopt a dog, think about the time commitment you are making through training, exercise and a lifetime of care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training_Your_Furry_Friend\"><\/span>Training Your Furry Friend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">Dogs can be the ultimate pet as they offer you unconditional love and plenty of joy throughout their lives. A dog needs special care and consideration as you need to train them to behave and obey your commands at will. This means you need to put forth a great deal of time, especially when they are young to teach them to understand your commands. This also includes potty training and continuous reinforcement of their behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">Not only can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogbreedinfo.com\/training.htm\">dog training<\/a><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\"> take a great deal of your personal time, <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">but it can also<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\"> be a challenge for some dogs that require constant work on your part to get them to do what you have intended. Owning a dog isn\u2019t right for you if you don\u2019t have the time to dedicate to proper training on a regular basis. You will only end up frustrated and at your wits end if you can\u2019t put forth the time necessary to get your furry friend to behave. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_for_The_Two_of_You\"><\/span>Exercise for The Two of You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">One of the biggest time commitments of owning a dog is the need to exercise them regularly. You will have to take them for daily walks to make sure they stay healthy or invest in a <a href=\"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/\">dog walking service<\/a> to make sure your dog is able to release all of their pent up energy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">Dog walking <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">daily<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\"> can be <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">time<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\"> that many dog owners don\u2019t want to commit to as their lifestyle doesn\u2019t warrant this daily routine. You may be better off adopting another type of pet such as a cat that doesn\u2019t need a daily walk outside. If you are still committed to owning a dog, then <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">think<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\"> about hiring a dog walking service to ensure they are getting the exercise they need on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #000000; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Lifetime_of_Care\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2016\/07\/14\/19\/59\/puppy-1517465_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Puppy, Rottweiler, Dog, Puppies, Animal, A Little\" width=\"960\" height=\"715\" \/>A Lifetime of Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">What most dog owners don\u2019t realize is a pet is a lifetime commitment. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petmd.com\/dog\/wellness\/evr_dg_how_long_do_dogs_live\">Dogs can live as long as 10 to 15 years<\/a><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">, requiring you to care for them daily. If you aren\u2019t ready to devote your life to a dog by feeding, loving, and grooming them, you may be better off waiting until you can. A dog can provide you a lifetime of <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">enjoyment,<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\"> and you need to make sure you are ready to offer them the care they need to remain healthy and a part of your life for many years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\">Owning a dog takes time. You need to be prepared for the lifetime commitment of owning a dog and be there to provide them constant care. They need your affection and love and must be exercised by you or a dog walking service regularly to remain healthy. If you can dedicate the time and love for many years, a dog can be your best friend, offering you the companionship and friendship you have always wanted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #333333; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #333333; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #333333; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #333333; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Much Time and Devotion Do You Have for A Dog? 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