Top pet peeves of dog owners

There is no doubt dogs bring great joy into their owner’s lives. However, with that joy comes some major pet peeves.

Forbes Advisor conducted a study and surveyed 10,000 dog owners; 200 from each state.

New Mexico agreed along with 42 other states the top pet peeve of dog owners nationally is finding a dog sitter when going out of town can be quite annoying.

Some of the other top annoyances, according to Forbes Advisor, are as follows:

• While finding a pet-friendly hotel ranked as the second-most popular pet peeve nationwide, it ranked as the top annoyance in just one state (Georgia).

• Securing the third spot is America's frustration with the obligation to walk or exercise their furry companions. This annoyance also ranked as the top pet peeve in six states, including three of the four most-populated states (California, Florida and New York).

• The fourth most common peeve is the cost of being a dog owner, with 22.9% of owners citing it as an annoyance. The survey also finds that dog owners spend the most money on dog food and veterinary care.

• Only 5.3% of dog parents identified “when my dog jumps up on/lays on furniture or beds” as a pet peeve, making it the least selected concern.