Descriptive Essay On Getting A Dog

On the other hand, the nature of a cat is to roam, causing them to lack structured discipline. Despite this you may be able to train a small percentage of cats, to do simple tricks, but it would be difficult and they may not comply for long.

Getting a new pet is never a decision to undertake lightly, but it is especially important to prepare carefully before getting your first dog. You are preparing to share your life with an animal that will need care, attention and stability for up to twenty years - possibly more. Dogs are not a short-term, temporary commitment.

When you think of getting a dog, you would think of begging you parents for one. You would tell them anything that would make getting a dog sound good. For example I will be very responsible, I will make sure to feed and take the dog outside to use the bathroom and if the dog messes up in the house I’ll be the one to clean it up. In my case I didn’t exactly have to beg for one, one day I asked my parents in the future can we get a dog and lucky for me they said that they will see, instead of telling me plain no. One really hot and sunny day It finally happen.

On one winter morning, I woke up to see that my mom is on her laptop. I asked her “What are you looking for?” Then she broke the news to me that she was looking for a new puppy. From that day on I was set on helping her find a puppy.

Our family always wanted a dog, but there was so much controversy about that topic in our family. Whenever that topic was discussed, there would be a flow of arguments about whether we should get one or not. Christmas was just around the corner and I was about to go play basketball with my friend, when my mom said that we were adopting something. I was curious and kept nagging her, whether we were adopting a child or something. The car ride was around 2 hours and I was tired by the time we arrived at our destination. It was Starbucks. I was annoyed and asked my parents why we had come over 100 miles just to get Starbucks. Then they reminded me that we were adopting something and that’s when it hit me. We were adopting a dog and we were really excited.

When I was six I really, really wanted a dog. I dreamt of adorable, white, fluffy, female dog that would follow me to school and let me dress her up. So every waking moment I would say to my parents things like, “We need something to protect the house when we are gone, we should get a dog,” or, “We need something that will play outside with us, let’s get a dog,” or, “My friend has a dog so we should get a dog.” Soon enough my parents went to the pet store and bought a dog for our family of five, soon to be six. At the time, my older sister, younger brother and I were at my grandma’s home so we were unaware of the surprise we would receive when we got home.

You scream in agony while tumbling down the stairs towards certain doom. Luckily for you, your dog Fido is there to alert your sister, who cleans up your scratches. Our family should get a dog because dogs teach responsibility, they provide therapy, and are great fun.

Firstly, adopting a dog is much easier on your bank account. The initial cost of adopting a dog is $50 to $200. If you chose to buy a dog, it could be thousands of dollars. Dogs from shelters are spayed or neutered and have all their needed vaccines. Shelters are most often aware of any illnesses or problems that a dog has, and they will tell you what type of medication or specific food your dog needs. This saves you a great amount of money between the vaccinations and vet bills from an illness or sensitivity your dog has that you were not aware of. Also, dogs that come from puppy mills are often inbred and unhealthy. This can cause many illnesses, diseases and infections which will cost you a lot of

When I got my first dog, Genghis, I was in elementary school. My sisters and I had been bugging our parents to get a dog for years. After a while they finally gave in. I was sitting in my room when my dad walked in and told me and my sister the news. “I just got off the phone with a lady who is selling Rottweiler puppies. Do you want to come with me to pick up our new dog?” He asked. Before my sister could even answer I shouted yes. My sister and I hugged each other and jumped up and down excitedly. “Hurry up and get dressed and then we will go.” My dad said. We did what he told us and then got into the car.

Have you ever had a dog? They are great, aren't they? My sister had the opportunity to get my family one. All she had to do was put the ball in the back of the net.

When my parents told my sisters and I to, “Go sit on the couch we have to tell you something.” As I sat there not focusing on the expressions on their faces, thinking about how much I’ve been wanting a dog and how much I’ve been begging for one and maybe just maybe if I was lucky I would get one. Just thinking about the dog and I together all the time would make my life so much better and so much more interesting. Going on walks always having a friend with you by your side and being outside with it would be amazing. And the it was like a frisbee hit me.

It was August. I remember the cold crisp air. My older brother wanted a dog for the longest time. He begged and begged for a dog. He told my parents he would take care of it, feed it, bathe it, clean up after it, but my parents knew he wouldn’t do that. They still decided to get a dog for him.

Boomer was one of the best dogs I ever had; he was a yellow Labrador Retriever. Ever since I was born, he had been my friend. I remember a few years ago, I was laying on the floor of my room and Boomer laid down with me, putting his arm over my back. He brought me great joy. I remember him as playful, caring, and a pretty big dog. He would never growl at me and was always eager to meet new people. Boomer was my to go to if I wasn’t feeling good, or if I was upset. When I was in third grade, we got another dog, Oscar, and everything changed. He is a German Wirehair Pointer, they are bred to be hunting dogs. Now I had two dogs to play with.

I banged my head against my pillow. “I don’t want to go run a mile!” I shouted. I waited for a response, there was none. Suddenly, my door flew open. For a few moments, no one was there. Suddenly, my mom came running in.

Think about something that can’t be lived without. The first thought coming to mind may be food, water or shelter, but for others that unlivable material could be an object. It could be a phone, a favorite shirt, a toy or any other assortment of items. Now imagine how that item can influence a life and decide if it does produce a long term impact in people’s thoughts and actions. A narrow mirror hanging on a wall or a pair of shoes on one's feet may appear trivial, but any item can have a story behind it and generate a lifelong impact. Can an object actually shape who someone is? Any object can influence someone’s life, no matter what it may be. I’m confident this is true since at one year of age, I acquired an item that helped craft who I am today and without it, my attitude and values would be drastically different.