Bringing a new dog into your life is the beginning of the most fulfilling relationship you can have with another animal. Proper building of respect (not to be confused with human love) will form a bond between you and your dog that will last a lifetime. The following points are NOT reasons to get a dog. If you answer, "yes" to any of the below, you may need to take some time to rethink your decision. Be honest with yourself - you won't be able to fool a dog.