Psychologists are sure that in order for all the inhabitants of the house to be in it well, choosing a four-legged friend, first of all consider your lifestyle, habits and characteristics of character. As observations show, despite the fact that we are all very different, urban residents build their relationships with pets, following one of the four most common models. At the same time, unfortunately, sometimes we forget the main principle: the animal and man are equal partnerships ...
"Me and my puppy"
For such owners, a pet is something like a living toy. "Pupsikov" leads those who need the presence of a number of charming, at times unpredictable living creatures, whose main purpose is to beautify the life of its master (or mistress). Owners of "Pupsik" rush with them, as with young children: they indulge, without end buying dainties and best toys, suffer any of their whims. They love to show their treasure and tell about it to anyone who agrees to watch and listen, and most importantly - to express admiration for their pet.
Since "Pupsik" is most often produced by people with acute aesthetic perception, the appearance of the animal is given great attention. Happy owners of such enchantments sweep away from the shelves of pet stores everything that can decorate their pet, and for hours search the network for advice on hair care. Their energy knows no bounds, and the owner of "Pupsik" with the help of a good zooshampoo can even turn a porcupine into something soft and fluffy.
FOR WHOM: "Pupsik" usually leads teenage girls, as well as young women of creative professions.
Tip: If you think that you just do not have enough "pupsy" for complete happiness, remember that you should not start an animal that does not tolerate a hyperopeak and can turn into a domestic tyrant if you indulge its whims. Dogs of large breeds, like exotic animals, are clearly not for you. Cute small rodents and dogs of dwarf ornamental species are more suitable for the role of "puppik".
"We're the same blood"
Many people plant animals, needing a partner with whom to share grief and joy. The main thing in such an alliance is emotional contact, mutual support and equal partnership. In the home favorite they want to see a friend, not a toy or an object for self-expression. Such masters of animals want the relationship to be built on an equal footing, and some succeed. Usually the soul mate in the pet is found by people who adhere to the principle: live by yourself and let's live another. As a rule, such owners are well aware of how to care for their pet, and can, if necessary, give valuable advice, although the bookshelves in their house are not at all infested with special literature. And their not-so-observant acquaintances, seeing full mutual understanding between the owner and his pet, admire: "Wow! What a smart kitty you have! He understands everything. You are lucky! "However, it's not a matter of luck.
FOR WHOM: A kindred soul among our smaller brothers is most often searched (and found) by actively working people aged 25 to 45, both men and women.
Tip: If you want to find a friend who will always understand you, pay attention to how you spend your free time. Do you like sports, long walks and outings on nature? Then you always understand the dog, which requires serious physical activity (German shepherd, bloodhound). If most of all you like to lie with a book on the couch, look for a calm, balanced pet, who does not get bored (the Norwegian forest cat is not among them, although it looks very cozy!). When choosing a pet, you need to weigh all the characteristics of its breed. Ideally, your pet should love the same as you, and then your joint venture "Animal and Man" will last for many, many years. After all, you will have a true friend.
Walking with dinosaurs
To some animal lovers, communication with ordinary dogs and cats seems too insipid, and they acquire different exotic animals. Size, weight and number of poisonous tentacles do not matter, for such owners, the main thing is that the animal is rare, "not like everyone else." A domestic pet proudly demonstrates to the guests that they are groaning and admiring - basically the courage of the owner. True, there is no need to talk about any friendly relations with such cute babies, and the owners themselves perceive them more like a living museum exhibit.
FOR WHO: Domestic monstrosity is usually acquired by men over thirty, married and having children, as well as adolescents who are keen on extreme sports.
Tip: Feeling an irresistible desire to acquire a rattlesnake, African cockroaches or an iguana, try to learn about the habits of the animal as much as possible. Read, see, communicate with those who creep in the house, swim or fly something similar. And when you collect all the available information, ask yourself again: maybe it's better to look at such miracles at the zoo after all?
My beautiful nanny
For small inhabitants of a megacity the four-legged friend is not only a way to communicate with wildlife, but also to some extent helps to fill the deficit of parental attention. After all, father and mother are always busy, and a pet is always at home. Few parents find the strength to protest when their child asks to give him a puppy or a kitten (hamster, fish - the wish list can be continued indefinitely). Unfortunately, there are not so many people who, with their choice, are ready to be guided solely by common sense, where the union of animal and human is an equal partnership. As a rule, first of all, parents are trying to find a compromise between the desires of the child, the living conditions and the possibilities of his wallet, but the peculiarities of the pet's character are remembered last. Meanwhile, this is the most important thing.
FOR WHOM: "Nanny" usually employs busy parents who, with the help of a pet, want to develop responsibility and independence for children aged 5-13 years.
Advice: When choosing a four-legged friend for a child, one should listen to the opinion of specialists. If you decide to have a dog, the best candidates for the role of Mary Poppins are Labrador, a retriever, a long-haired collie, a St. Bernard and, surprisingly, an Irish wolfhound. And from the representatives of the cat's tribe, European shorthair cats are preferable: as practice shows, they easily establish contact even with the youngest children, willingly participate in noisy games and do not require special attention.