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According to the American Pet Products Association , there are about 69 million households in the US where there is at least one dog, as of their 2021-2022 survey. That's a lot of canines! January is Responsible Dog Ownership Month, so it's a pretty relevant month for many folks. What exactly does responsible dog ownership look like, though? Image by Rebecca Scholz from Pixabay Things to consider before you get a dog Bringing a pet into your life means bringing in so much joy and loving companionship! But before you do so, it's good to know what to prepare for. According to the American Kennel Club , there are quite a few things people ought to consider before adopting an animal. Time commitment Do you have time to train, care for, engage with, feed, and exercise a dog? Lifestyle Are you home often enough to engage with, walk, and feed a dog regularly? Do you travel a lot? What would that look like if you had a pet in your life? Do you want to train your dog to be a search

Humans have been living alongside dogs and cats for thousands of years, so it's no wonder that we have so many expressions about them! While certainly not a complete list, this is still a pretty sizeable sampling of idioms, metaphors, and similes about cats and dogs that are sprinkled throughout the English language. Image by Marián Šicko from Pexels Sayings about cats and dogs Raining cats and dogs Raining heavily "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" Bonus points if the other person responds with "Don't step in a poodle!" Fight like cats and dogs People who argue a lot with each other; and/or they fight like old-time enemies "I swear, the pair of you fights like cat and dog!" Expressions about dogs In the doghouse In trouble "He's in the doghouse again, he forgot to do his homework." See a man about a dog Announcing that you are leaving for something without explaining why; often used when going to the bathroom or getting an a