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[quote=Anonymous]Unless you have a working animal, this is the only reason to have a dog. Why else would one get a dog (unless it's a service dog, or a herding dog, or a bomb sniffing dog or something) unless you thought a dog would make you happier and you would enjoy it? Obviously you can get your emotional needs met through a healthy relationship, or an unhealthy emotional one, and that includes with your dog. I know, in our house, my kid's dog makes my kid happier. He provides a little structure, giving my kid a routine that includes feeding and walking him. He provides a reason for daily exercise which is good for my kid's mental health. When my son was old enough to stay alone, he made my son feel a little braver (even though our dog is a small wimpy dog who would probably welcome criminals into our home). He makes my kid smile and alleves boredom. And my kid makes my dog happier too. When my kid goes to camp for a week, my dog misses him. [/quote]
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