Are Yards Overrated? A Viral Discussion Between Dog Owners Displays The Secret
We are all aware that pets have a significant impact on our lives. But when it comes to dogs, they are truly special.
We want to provide them with the perfect life and ideal living conditions. So, if we can't afford certain things, we often assume that our home won't be good enough for a dog.
That is why we frequently give up on our dream of living with these pets, despite the immense love we feel for them. Before we start living with the best roommate in the world, we take a lot into consideration.
We consider factors such as the size of our home to ensure sufficient space for a four-legged friend, having enough free time to take the dog for walks multiple times daily, having a park near our home, or even better, our own yard where our dog can enjoy himself as much as he wants. But do dogs actually need all of this to live a happy and comfortable life with us?
We often forget that, like us, dogs can also be different. This implies that some of them can be satisfied with much more modest living conditions than we think.
There was a notable discussion when a Reddit user made a statement: "If you're raising a dog in an apartment and feel guilty because your dog doesn't have a yard—don't feel guilty. Sometimes a yard isn't worth it." Let's take a look at what other Redditors think.
Perhaps their experiences will change our perspective and encourage us to adopt a dog right now, without delaying it until we make significant life changes first.
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She raised her dog in an apartment, but they go for walks multiple times daily.
However, she has always thought that her dog needed a yard.
Then a miracle happened: she found a new apartment in the city with a big yard. She was so happy and impatient to move into a new home with her dog.
They have been living in their new home for nine months, but things haven't turned out the way she hoped.
First, her dog likes to dig; second, he eats everything he finds out there.
But that's not all. They share their yard with a dog whose owners don't pick up his poop, so it's everywhere...
Then there's the barking, and most significantly, her dog doesn't enjoy the yard.
The idea of having a yard was beautiful, but it just doesn't work.
So the decision has been made: they will move back to an apartment with no yard, just a balcony for sunbathing and enjoying watching people pass by.
"Moral of the story: don't let anyone tell you your dog needs a yard."
Another Redditor agreed.
Another dog only uses it to sit with its owner.
Same here. My dog uses the yard very rarely.
Walking dogs is about spending time with them, but it is also good for the owner's health.
This can be an option too.
For some dogs, the yard means separation anxiety and no fun.
This other person's experience was useful for one Redditor.
"Yeah, yards can be overrated."
"My dog loves the yard for potty breaks, digging, and sunbathing, and that's about it."
That's it:
If you thought your dog needed a yard, hopefully, this thread proves to you that not every dog adores the yard. For some of them, a yard means nothing.
If you take your dog for walks daily and spend time with him, he doesn't desperately need it. In fact, he may not need it at all.
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