By: Cindy Pu

If I could have any animal as my pet, I would choose a dog. I would want a dog because they are great companions, intelligent creatures, and are known to make people happier and healthier.

I think dogs are great companions because they are loyal and have many different personalities. According to the website ISL Science when people adopt dogs, they usually are attracted to dogs with a similar personality. For example, people who like going outdoors, sports, hiking, etc. usually like dogs who like running and playing outside. That’s only one example of the many kinds of dogs. When you and your dog enjoy the same things, you will fully appreciate having a pet.

Dogs are intelligent creatures because they can learn quickly. For example, when humans want to teach their dog a trick, their dog can pick up quickly by learning from their owner and other dogs. They can also adapt to things very quickly. Like a new environment or home. Dogs are social animals, so they learn to communicate with their owner.

Dogs make people happier by helping them with emotional support and social issues. If the dog senses that you need their comfort, they will try their best to help you feel better. They can make humans healthier by helping them with stress. Dogs can improve mental and physical health. They help us with our physical health by helping us increase the amount of exercise we get. Taking a walk or hike with your dog can be fun and beneficial. Dogs can make us better people.

There are also downsides to having a dog. Owning a dogcan have losts of costs such ase food, veterinary care, vaccinations, grooming, medicine, etc. Some dogs even need extra medical care for their special heath issues. Dogs also require a lot of responsibility. They need to be fed and walked daily. If the dog repeatedly misses these two necessities, it may result in mental and physical health problems for the dog. If you have to travel somewhere at the last minute and can’t bring your dog, it’s hard to find someone who’s willing to take care of your dog. You also have to make sure that person knows how to take care of a dog.

Even though owning a dog can have downsides, it also has many good things about it. That’s why if I could have any animal as my pet I would choose a dog.

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