Is it normal that i believe having a dog is like having a child?

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I have a dog and I believe that dog ownership is close to being what's it like to be a parent. For both a dog and a child you need to feed them, keep them hydrated, play with them, teach them right from wrong, socialize them, spend lots of time with them, love them, excercize them, comfort them when they're sad/sick/hurt, take them to the doctor/vet, brush their hair, protect them, bathe them, and clean up after their messes. Is it normal I believe this?

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  • Dreamsao
    7 years ago

    I know nothing of parenting but I know what you mean. I feel so close to my dog, it feels like I have a child sometimes.

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  • golden_showers
    9 years ago

    i think i like dogs better bcuz they never grow up and leave, and they're always sincere and by your side.

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  • Short4Words
    10 years ago

    Its not close by a long shot, but its the best demo run out there before you have a child.

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    • charli.m
      10 years ago

      This.

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  • pizzabrowniesushi
    7 years ago

    I dunno about kids ,we can't have any. If you train the dog right it isn't bad at all. My wife and I have a whole bunch.The bigger dogs seem to bark less. I dunno why.

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  • Rainbow_Cookie
    10 years ago

    Yes, it is! Except that by 13 years of age a child is able to care for themselves for the most part and a dog still needs allll that care lol soo.. People might disagree and that's okay, but a dog probably requires more work! Even at 9ish a kid will be able to get water by themselves etclol

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    • charli.m
      10 years ago

      I dare you to look after a child by yourself for a week. Then get back to me about how dogs are "harder work" :P

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  • delijoe79
    10 years ago

    Its not the same in terms of work and care that's required, of course, but I feel like my dog is like my own child sometimes.

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  • AbnormalMind
    10 years ago

    yes for the dogs but not for that ugly wild cats.

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