Early morning walks, cold noses waking you up. Are you really ready for all that a dog needs? Do you know where you local veterinarian is? What kind of dog do you want? Are you ready to play pick up maid? Do you really like those shoes? How about that new white carpet you just put in? Are you very attached to it staying white? These are all things you must think of when you go to purchase or adopt a new member of your family.
A dog can be a great addition to your family as long as you are all in it together. A dog needs lots of attention and training in order to be a joy instead of a pain. Also think of the type of dog you wish to get. Do you live in an apartment? House? Condo? Do they even allow dogs? If they do then what type of dog do you want? If you live in an apartment I would not suggest getting something like a German shepard or a Newfoundland, both breeds are large and demand more room out of your small space. Think extra warm bed hog!
Does everyone in your home wish to get a dog? Who will be souly responsible for this new pet? I am guessing you since you are the one reading this. If this is the case make sure you are prepared. Giving a pet as a gift whether it is a new puppy, kitten, ferret, or bunny rabbit is never a good idea.
If you are a loving grandparent, aunt, or uncle who wishes to do so make sure you speak to the parents first, as they are most likely to end up taking care of this new addition to their family. Just remember just like children puppies grow up to be adults also. So when you buy your nine year old that new puppy finally, remember that the puppy will grow up with your child and when your child moves away to start their own family you very well may still have a dog living with you.
Dogs should not be left alone for long periods of time during a day. Going to work should be fine as long as you have a crate, but remember your dog had physical needs also. So make sure any extra curricular activities either include your dog or work around your dog. Dog walking and exercising is a serious need that most of us tend to forget about as a dog gets older. Do you have a good place to walk your dog? How about to play Frisbee or tug of war? Your dog like you and your children need exercise.
Can you afford a dog? Veterinarian bills, food, new shoes for you because you bought a puppy who likes to chew? These are all things that you need to take into account. Also do you have the time to spend on a new dog? Personal time with your new dog is always good. Get him used to you and vice versa. So you have decide that YES! You want a dog. This is great news. Did you think to check your local animal shelters? There are a lot of dogs that need to be saved and they usually come already vaccinated and either neutered or spayed.
This is always a bonus because then you do not have to pay for these services. The shelter can also steer you in the right direction, unlike a lot of pet stores, they will help you in choosing a dog best suited for you and your living situation. Maybe you have chosen to have a purebred dog. Make sure you use a reliable breeder and get all the paperwork necessary for showing your new dog at shows. You can always use your purebred dog for breeding also.
Do you choose a male or female dog? If you find your male dog is trying to dominate your household and he is unneutered, take him to your veterinarian and have him neutered. This should stop the aggressive behavior also. If your neighbors or friends have dogs this may help decide a sex for you new pup. Dog arguments have a way of spreading to the owners.
Paul P. Duxbury
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/how-to-decide-if-a-dog-is-right-for-you-93620.html
How do we decide right from wrong?
Everyone breaks the law. We go over the speed limit,we watch illegal music videos on youtube, etc.
In my last question people said that I had better follow government or else… (basically). I thought this country[USA] was founded because people committed treason against Great Britain? That is a very very serious crime.
So how do decided right from wrong, and when to make exceptions?
if it feels good, screw it… I mean do it… But by "do it" I mean screw it.
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I’d say most people decide right vs. wrong based on emotion and upbringing.
Can you sleep at night? Are you hurting someone for no good reason? Do you feel your behavior makes sense? Will any good come from your behavior?
Stuff like that. Every situation is different and everyone has their own scale for determining what crosses the line.
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Mike T has spoken
For most of us the ability to tell what is right and what is wrong is innate. I have heard of people who are "bad seeds" or "soul less" who really cant tell the difference…but they are pretty rare I think.
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I think on a macro level, it comes down to a numbers game where if most people think something is wrong, then it’s wrong, same goes for when most people think it’s right. In the case of the US revolution, it is, indeed, correct to say that it would have been treason has the US lost the war, but the reason it was not punishable was because there was enough people who thought it was the right thing to do and because, luckily, the US won independence and all lived happily ever after.
On a personal level, we sort of get our values from our parent(s) or whoever raises us and then we apply the golden rule to determine if what we do is right or wrong.
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I weigh the cost and compare it with the reward. To me the means are as important as the goals (though in professional life, one or the other may have to be compromised at times, at the cost of ethics and/or professional satisfaction).
There are personal values (those that are elaborated in religion) and there are social values (those that are dictated by our society). Every time we make a choice, these values come into play, sometimes contradicting each other.
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My personal opinion.
Gee… I though CAustin explained it pretty well in his answer to your similar question.
Even if there were no law, there would still be people trying to protect what’s theres. They’d make an example of you to end the same ideas entering someone else’s mind.
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"I thought this country[USA] was founded because people committed treason against Great Britain?"
No, the U.S. was founded because the Great Britain of the time was committing human rights offenses against American colonists. And you do know that the man who wrote the Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson) was NOT a Christian…right?
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when we feel like it
we all have our own set of values. we know what is righ and what is wrong. many of us will even preach to others
but ultimately when it suits us we will break those rules
sad but true. we will justify our actions however we see it
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We try as best as we can. Many assumptions are taken. Many sources cited. Many arguments had. That is all we can do.
The "utlimate 100% for sure right vs. wrong?" would be a nice to have, but I’m not sure any person knows it or can know it. But I still think it our obligation to try our best anyway.
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Everyone knows the difference between right and wrong, laws have nothing to do with it.
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Make it up as I go.
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Treason sounds bad, but I dont think its always immoral. Would it be immoral to commit treason against Nazi Germany to get the jews out of the camps. No because people are more important than governments. People are what governments should serve. Governments should defend peoples freedom and oppurtunity. Thats a moral arrangment based on respect for the fellow human and granting the room to pursue happiness. These are the fine principles that motivated treasonous america
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1. Does it directly cause harm without producing a greater benefit? Then it is wrong. (the issue arises from the gray area of when benefit is nearly equal to harm)
2. Does it passively cause harm, without any significant justification? It is wrong. (For instance, not calling an ambulance for a bleeding man is wrong. Not leaping into the path of a speeding train to help the bleeding man is not wrong, self preservation is a good justification)
The basis for these evaluations is what is a greater benefit to society as a whole. The advancement and continuance of humanity is the only goal. If it goes against that, it is not right. If it works towards that goal for some but not others, that is not right.
There is only one rule. Humanity survives, in a better state than it was before.
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I like utilitarianism: "right" produces the most positive outcome for the most parties, which allows for a generally perceived negative action, such as murder, to still be "right," so long as it produces more benefit than detriment to those affected.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utilitarianism
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