Having a dog is one great thing, spending time with your dog is another thing to consider.
You can never realize the full benefits of having a dog until you spend time with your dog; realize the true reason why its said that dogs are man's best friends.
Spending time with your dog means knowing early when your dog is sick, knowing little changes in your dogs(eye color, poop texture, body temperature, shedding, etc). This helps you know when to call your vet and save your dear friend's life.
Spending time with your dog also helps you have a happy dog, who trusts your every move and knows your mood. Communicating daily with your dog makes your dog know your likes and dislikes and adjust as expected.
Dogs need your attention; some dogs have been reported to do silly things to draw attention, like pooping in the room when they know quite well you don't like it.
Spending time with your dogs could be 2 hrs to however time you have; after work, weekends and all. walk your dogs, communicate with them, love them.
DOGS ARE MAN'S BEST FRIEND.
