Secondly, many dogs are protective of their owners. In addition to cuddling and fetching, dog lovers appreciate the protective nature of many canines. Many dogs bark to alert owners when someone comes to their home. A dog owner often feels safer just knowing he has a loyal dog willing to protect its family or alert them of danger. If barking becomes a problem, most dogs can be trained to limit annoying yapping.
If the writer wished to add a concluding statement to this paragraph, which of these would be most appropriate? A) Indeed, excessive barking can be rather distracting. B) Generally speaking, other pets can be protective, as well. C) All in all, it's a good feeling to know you have a pet who is looking out for you. D) Although protectiveness is an endearing trait, sometimes a person just wants to take care of himself.