It was the fifth grade, and my brother and I have begged for a dog almost our whole life. We were in between a husky or a golden retriever but we really would have been excited with any dog. We finally decided on a golden retriever and we went to a breeder to pick her out. I now have two dogs, a golden retriever, and a maltipoo. They are truly my best friends and I have no idea what I would do without them. Dogs are so important to have in a person's life.
1. They are always the first to greet you when you wake up in the morning. I don't know how a person can live life without ever experiencing a dogs greeting after you've been away from them all night. Even when you come home after being gone for an hour, they act like it's been years since they have last seen you.
2. They're always down to hang out with you. On days when your friends are too busy and you can’t find anything to do, there's always that one friend who is always there ready to play and have fun. Whether it's laying down watching tv with them or running around in the backyard playing fetch, your dog is one of the most fun friends to hang out with. They are always in the mood to spend time with you.
3. They love you no matter what. If you think about it, you are all that your dog really has. Without you, your dog wouldn't have the home they live in, the backyard they play in, or the love they get from you daily. You're the reason for your dog's happiness. You are your dog's everything and it's why they grow such an attachment to you.
4. You always know when someone is at the door. Who needs doorbells anymore? Your dog is the loudest alarm in the house that could tell you when a person is walking toward the door who is still 20 feet away. The entire block can hear your dog's bark and if you're that unlucky, other dogs from the neighborhood will chime in. You especially always know when the mailman is coming or you have a package delivery. They even bark at cars driving by or simply, just the air.
5. They will always be your very best friend and you will always be theirs. Your dog is always available to cuddle and be by your side when you're feeling down. They can brighten up anyone's mood in an instant. They will listen to anything you have to say and even though they can’t reply, their warm personality will give you all the enjoyment in the world.
I believe that dogs are one of the most vital things to have in life. The hard work of caretaking and training is completely worth it to have a pet who loves you unconditionally and always will.
