Dog rental is not good for dogs. Dogs need care and absolute attention. Frequent transfer of companion dogs from home to home, caregiver to caregiver, increases the likelihood of stress-induced aggression, even among otherwise well-mannered animals. Without requiring a commitment, renters are strangers to the dog and clearly cannot have the background to understand the individual dog’s needs, habits, or behaviors. This could lead to canine aggression and behavior problems, leaving both renters and the public at risk.
Renting pets has the potential to burden public resources, from law enforcement to animal shelters, by fostering the idea that it is acceptable to use and return pets on a whim; this disposable pet mindset is likely to lead to
Renting pets has the potential to burden public resources, from law enforcement to animal shelters, by fostering the idea that it is acceptable to use and return pets on a whim; this disposable pet mindset is likely to lead to