Dogs cause 3 arguments a week

By Marianne Straker, Wed 11 Jan 2012 - Published in Pet Insurance

Pet dogs cause three arguments between families every week, according to new research by pet insurance company esure.

Whilst they are regarded as "man's best friend" a dog can trigger 2,000 disputes for their owners in its lifetime. Arguments can range from treating the dog too harshly or deciding what to do with them when the family goes on holiday.

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.

Some arguments can get so bad that 17 per cent of disputes result in one member of the family ending up sleeping in the spare room.

Nikki Sellers, head of pet insurance at esure, said: ''Owning a dog is not dissimilar to having a baby. Round the clock care and responsibility throughout a dog's life can become tiresome for any pet owner but should never be overlooked."

It was recently found by Gocompare.com that only 56 per cent of people have taken out pet insurance to ensure the safety of their dog or cat.

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