Finding the one person that is right for you and that you want to spend the rest of your life with is not always an easy task. It’s likely that you’re too busy with work to try and take the time to go out and meet someone, leaving you feeling as if true love will never come your way.
But if you have a dog, you may not be completely out of love’s path. Many dog owners can use their furry friends as a way to find true love, and the following are just a few ways that your dog can help you do just that.
Go for walks.
When the weather is nice, get outside and take your dog for a walk through your neighborhood or a nearby park. You may just come across another person strolling around, and your dog can be used as an icebreaker to get you talking.
Bring your dog to obedience class.
Sign your dog up for obedience classes at your local pet store or animal shelter. You may just be able to find some other single people that are training their dogs as well. Plus, the best bonus is that you know that the individual you meet will also be a dog lover, which gives you something in common right away.
Visit dog-friendly establishments.
More and more towns and communities are starting to open their doors to dogs as well as their owners, so find some of these establishments in your area and bring your dog out for a date. Sit outside on a patio enjoying a nice cup of coffee with your pooch, and you can easily strike up a conversation with the lone person sitting next to you or the cute waiter.
Visit the dog park.
Dog parks are also becoming more and more popular, and visiting the dog park on a regular basis is an easy way to meet another dog owner. Plus, because the two of you already have something in common, you can easily strike up a conversation with them about their dog, and then use this opportunity to get to know them. Plus, if you see the same person at the dog park on a regular basis, you can also use that as an opportunity to start talking.
Volunteer at the animal shelter.
Being a dog owner means that you have a love for animals, and you can use this passion to help other dogs in need by volunteering at a local animal shelter during your free time. Not only does this provide you with the opportunity to meet another volunteer who shares the same passion, but it also allows you to meet those individuals that are visiting the shelter in order to find their own companion.
Join pet dating websites.
It’s likely you’ve heard of the popular dating websites like eHarmony and Match, but did you know that there are online dating sites made specifically for pet owners? Love Me Love My Pets and Date My Pet are two of the most popular online dating sites that help connect pet owners with other pet owners.
Danielle Nottingham is the designer of the hearts and love dog collar often available at dog training collars.
