Question

use the paragraph to answer the question. dogs need a lot of training and attention when they are puppies. nevertheless, they make amazing companions for life. what is the distinction? (1 point) the writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog. the writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog. the writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog. the writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life.

Explanation:

The passage first mentions the high - maintenance nature of puppies (a lot of training and attention) and then contrasts it with the positive aspect of dogs being amazing companions. The distinction is between the difficult aspects of having puppies and the great companionship of dogs.

Answer:

The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions.