What is the hardest thing about being a dog owner?
Trevor Nicolas
2025-10-16 20:10:18
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The most difficult part of being a dog owner is planning what to do with your furry best friend when you go out of town.
According to Forbes’ national poll, the hardest part of owning a dog for pet parents nationwide is finding a dog sitter for when they go out of town.
Those who responded to the poll said the second-most annoying thing about being a dog parent is finding dog-friendly hotels when they’re traveling.
More than 70% of the Floridian dog owners who answered Forbes’ survey said their biggest pet peeve is walking or exercising with their dog.
Florida dog owners stood out as one of only six states to choose walking their dog as the most annoying part of dog ownership.
Here are Florida dog owners’ top three least favorite things about owning a dog: Walking/exercising my dog, Finding dog-friendly hotels, Finding a dog sitter.
Nella Stark
2025-10-16 19:06:15
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The hardest part of being a dog owner isn't getting them to focus on walks, stopping them from eating random trash on the ground, or figuring out how to take a vacation without breaking the bank, or dealing with their triggers from other dogs. It's losing them. The grief of losing a dog is like nothing you've ever experienced. You suddenly come home to a quiet house, with no happy dances upon arrival, no kisses to say hello, no craziness when the doorbell rings, no more hair on the couch, and it just feels empty. Not only does your house feel empty, but so does your heart. Learning to trust my instincts, listen to what Raja was trying to tell me, and not follow the advice of professionals was my first challenge. I had to learn how to communicate with her. This was my biggest challenge. I tried to treat her like a normal dog for too long. But there's the human problem again - if you're not prepared to spend hours a day bonding with your dog on their walks and doing daily training, then you should seriously reconsider getting a dog.