Growing up with dogs

[Nebulous]

Did you always have a dog during childhood?

Do you think this helps make you a better person or at least a more animal friendly person?

 

[Cedric]

Yeah, I've always had dogs. When my wife and I moved in together we got our first German Shepherd shortly after. 6 Months later we got another German Shepherd, she has sadly passed away though a few months ago. When they were 8 years old, we got a Swiss Shepherd, so we're used to having 3 big dogs around. My kids love being able to grow up with dogs.

 

[Henrywrites]

I grew up with cats. I have a strong phobia for dogs and that is one of those biggest challenges that I don't even want to remember again.

 

[Cory]

We had dogs off and on during our childhood. We have 3 right now. I think they can help make you respect animals more when the animals are respective of you and it creates comfort when there are no other beings around you.

 

[Shortie]

Growing up my grandma and grandad had a dog, he was a golden labrador and was a brilliant dog, he was also born on the same day as me as well. Unfortunately, my grandad passed away when I was two leaving my grandma to take care of the dog but she was happy to do so. I grew up around the dog for almost 12 years, and used to have loads of fun with him, he was a great dog who knew manners and knew how to sit when told, lay down when told, and give you his paw when told. He passed away when I was around 12 and that broke my heart.

I do believe that growing up with a dog though is a great experience.

 

[Kale]

Yep, always had a dog during childhood. Had pugs mostly as a kid, then we got an American Bully and a mix of something nowadays. We did have another dog, but she sadly had to be put to sleep. Was getting old and hard for her to get around etc.

 

[Cedric]

Yep, always had a dog during childhood. Had pugs mostly as a kid, then we got an American Bully and a mix of something nowadays. We did have another dog, but she sadly had to be put to sleep. Was getting old and hard for her to get around etc.

That’s the sad part. They don’t get to become so old as humans. but they are our children.

 

[Henrywrites]

Yep, always had a dog during childhood. Had pugs mostly as a kid, then we got an American Bully and a mix of something nowadays. We did have another dog, but she sadly had to be put to sleep. Was getting old and hard for her to get around etc.

This is the part that it is not easy for dogs. When they get old, they become very weak and stressful to handle.

 

[Heatman]

Dogs have always been my favourite pet growing up as a kid. My grandparents have dogs, my parents did which I have grew up with and now I have my own dog. They are very lovely creatures to live with. It's why they are called man's best friend.

 

[Nebulous]

I always had dogs growing up. Been thinking about getting one for a couple years now but still haven't pulled the trigger.

 

[Henrywrites]

I always had dogs growing up. Been thinking about getting one for a couple years now but still haven't pulled the trigger.

Lucky you. I didn't have dogs while growing. I have phobia for dogs and prefer having cats around.