Are you ready to be a Mommy or Daddy? Do you already have a family? Check out the following to see if you can relate!
Doctor visits: Having a dog or cat means taking the pet to the veterinarian for regular vaccinations, check-ups, any injuries or illnesses. You also learn to look for symptoms that something could be wrong with your pet, such as dehydration.
Finding a sitter: If you’re planning a vacation or going away on a business trip, you’ll have to find someone to watch Bella or Buddy. This process will prepare you for when you need to find a qualified person to look after your child when you go out of town for work or for a well-deserved, grown-ups weekend.
Reliance and responsibility: As a practice run for starting a family of your own, you’ll have the experience and responsibility of caring for a living thing. Someone’s life is in your hands. It’s not all about you anymore.
Feeding and fighting: It’s more than just feeding them when you’re supposed to and making sure they have fresh water. Just like the future “eat your vegetables” battle you’ll likely have with your kids, sometimes it’s better to just stand firm—especially if the pet is holding out for something better on the table or in the fridge.
Discipline: Finally, you have to train and discipline your pet, despite the fact that they look at you with those adorable faces. And the truth is: You’re probably disciplining yourself just as much—to be consistent and to create a routine that makes life easier for everyone in the household.
These are only five verbal illustrations and there are definitely more. Go to Dog Vacay to check out some other ways having a doggy can train you to become a great human parent!
Just remember, having a puppy or a dog is the easy part – just wait until your son and daughter are old enough to date!
