It is good to spend time with your pets.
Jason gets home after a long day at work and is greeted by his excited dog that hasn't seen him all day.
Jason wants to go out to a bar.
Jason spends an hour playing with and caring for his dog before going out to a bar.
Jason goes straight out to a bar without interacting with his dog at all.
Jason's dog is very happy when Jason interacts with it and is then able to endure some more time being alone.
Jason's dog becomes anxious because Jason doesn't interact with it and starts to exhibit nervous behavior.