| Total |
Tied down | 50% (N = 12) |
Travel/holidays | 25% (N = 6) |
Avoid pain of loss | 12.5% (N = 3) |
No time because of work | 12.5% (N = 3) |
Not hygienic | 4% (N = 1) |
Partner does not want a dog | 4% (N = 1) |
Might outlive me | 4% (N = 1) |
More work | 8% (N = 2) |