Dogs Fill Our Existence
“Dogs are not everything in life, but they fill our existence”. These words from Roger Caras, a famous American photographer who loves animals, are an invitation to reflect on how our pets help us in everyday life.
Anyone who has a dog is aware of all the benefits it brings. If you haven’t adopted one yet, read this article to see how a dog improves people’s lives.
They are excellent with children
It has been shown that children who grow up with a dog have more self-confidence. But it doesn’t stop there, there are some breeds that stand out for being excellent babysitters. Dogs reduce the stress of the little ones and help them to be more responsible. We all know that babies love puppies. It has been shown that children who live with a dog do better in school, are healthier and more active.
They cheer up
Spending 15-30 minutes with your dog will make you feel calmer and more relaxed. A dog reduces stress : playing with your puppy increases the level of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, substances that give our body calm and relaxation. Now you know: next time you’re feeling down, pick up your dog’s favorite game and play with your trusted friend. You will immediately feel better!
They improve your physical health and encourage you to exercise
Having a dog means getting him to exercise every day. Every responsible owner is concerned about playing with their dog. It is a healthy activity for both the animal and the person: both are more active.
They help you have more social life
Dogs don’t just require attention and time. They also need to socialize with their own kind. This means that you too can socialize with other owners while watching the games of your four-legged friends. In fact, it happens very often to make new friends in the park. While the dogs play, the owners chat.
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They protect us from skin diseases and allergies
Children who grow up with a dog are less likely to develop skin diseases than children who live with a cat or who do not have a pet. Additionally, those lucky enough to grow up surrounded by pets are less likely to become allergic. And the protection against allergies is also had against mites, ragweed and grasses.
Dogs can save lives
It seems that our four-legged pets are even able to “smell” tumors. There are many stories that tell of cases of dogs persistently sniffing a mole or bump on the person’s body, and soon afterwards its malignant nature was recognized. There have been so many similar cases that have led to scientific validation, that today many dogs are trained for this purpose.
Dogs are excellent service animals and with the proper training they can help people with some kind of physical or mental disability.
They can be trained to carry medicines, to be guide dogs, to help with basic housework and even to recognize if the owner is suffering from an impending seizure.
The boredom is over
There are so many things you can do with your dog: walk, teach him to do things, play, or just watch him. Anything done with the dog is more fun. Gone are the gray days when you wondered “What can I do today?”.
