Dogs cause three family arguments every week

"A study shows 'man's best friend' can also be his worst enemy, triggering nearly 2,000 family arguments during its lifetime Spats range from disagreeing about who should take the dog for a walk, feeding them too many treats and what to do with them when holidays loom. The study also revealed one quarter of owners regularly argue about where the dog should be allowed to go in the house with beds, upstairs or sofas causing most rows. One fifth of families frequently argue whose turn it is to clean up the mess in the garden, while one in ten disagree who should clear up the carpets should they be soiled. Disciplining the dog is one of the biggest causes of arguments - as 18 per cent of couples often fall out because one is accused of being too harsh on the dog. A further 15 per cent of families often row about who should be training the dog, while one in ten people get annoyed if the dog is 'humanised'. Other arguments about the dog include who chose to buy it in the first place and how much has been spent on the dog."
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