Florida pet parents have one main pet peeve when it comes to owning a dog, study says
Floridian pet owners have a pet peeve when it comes to their pets – more specifically, their dogs.
Forbes Advisor conducted a survey that asked a sample of pet owners from each state to divulge their pet peeves when it comes to taking care of their fur babies and found that Floridian dog owners find walking their dog to be really annoying.
Here’s what Floridians and the rest of the country said the top three most difficult things about owning a dog are.
What is the hardest part of owning a dog?
It seems that the most difficult part of being a dog owner is planning what to do with your furry best friend when you go out of town.
According to Forbes’ national poll, the hardest part of owning a dog for pet parents nationwide is finding a dog sitter for when they go out of town. Those who responded to the poll said the second-most annoying thing about being a dog parent is finding dog-friendly hotels when they’re traveling.
Here’s Forbes Advisor’s list of the biggest pet peeves of dog owners in the U.S., in order from most annoying to least:
Finding a dog sitter when I travel
Finding dog-friendly hotels
Walking/exercising my dog
The cost of owning my dog
Excessive barking
Excessive shedding
Picking up my dog's waste
Taking my dog to the veterinarian
When my dog dirties the house/furniture
When my dog jumps on me or others
What do Florida dog owners identify as their biggest pet peeve?
More than 70% of the Floridian dog owners who answered Forbes’ survey said their biggest pet peeve is walking or exercising with their dog.
Florida dog owners stood out as one of only six states to choose walking their dog as the most annoying part of dog ownership.
Here are Florida dog owners’ top three least favorite things about owning a dog:
Walking/exercising my dog
Finding dog-friendly hotels
Finding a dog sitter
We're top dog! Florida is the most dog-friendly state in U.S., study finds
How much is pet insurance in Florida?
“While some of these pet peeves are unavoidable and come with the territory of owning a dog, there are some solutions for others that can ease the pain of certain aspects of pet ownership,” the study said.
“One solution is pet insurance, which can act as a financial safety net for dog owners when unexpected events, such as illness or injury, arise.”
According to MarketWatch and LendEDU, the cost for pet insurance increases as your dog ages and more money is spent keeping them healthy.
You’ll likely see the cost for pet insurance increase by a small amount each year until your dog turns six. After that, the yearly increase will most likely escalate.
This is because the older your dog becomes, the more likely it is that your pet insurance company will have to cover costs for an injury or illness.
What is the best pet insurance in Florida?
According to USA TODAY’s list of best pet insurance companies servicing Florida, these are the pet insurance servicers with the best coverage for the best monthly price for Florida residents:
Embrace, an average of $42
Pets Best, an average of $35
Healthy Paws, an average of $28
Lemonade, an average of $20
Figo, an average of $40
Fetch, an average of $48
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida dog owners say this is the hardest part of owning a dog