Top 10 Reasons To Get A Dog
Everybody knows that a dog is a man’s best friend, but what makes our favorite furry canines such great pets? There are so many different dog breeds to choose from but you can be sure whichever type of dog you welcome into the family will shower you with so much love and affection.
1.They Keep You Fit
No matter how much you want to hit the snooze button and go back to sleep, little Buster will be waiting for you not so patiently at the front door ready for his morning walk. Dog owners are always walking their dogs and so your fitness levels will be sure to soar to an all time high.
2. They Are Good For Your Heart
Owning a dog is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. A study by Harvard University has shown that dog owners lead happier and healthier lives. The overall effect of the dog owner lifestyle is lower blood pressure, a healthier heart and less risk of heart disease which means you are sure to be around for many years to enjoy your lovely pooch..
3. They Help Us Live Longer
A team of Swedish researchers followed a group of 3.4 million people over the course of 12 years. They found that adults who lived alone but owned a dog were 33% likely to die over the course of the study.
4. They Cheer Us Up
Dogs make the best companions. Dogs are loyal, cheerful and full of fun which are the perfect ingredients for a happy life. Some studies have proven that dogs reduce the symptoms of depression. Dogs are the perfect therapists and just one cuddle from your best furry friend will be enough to boost your oxytocin levels all day.
5. They Give Us Something To Look Forward To
Dogs are always happy to see you and will put a smile on your face even after the toughest of days. They are always sad to see you go and will be the first to come running at you when you come back through the front door. There’s nothing like the bond between a dog and their human.
6. You Don’t Need To Spend A Lot Of Money On Them
Dogs are very simple creatures. They want very few things from life. A daily walk, lots of fuss and attention and to just be by your side every day. Aside from paying for occasional vet bills and taking out pet insurance, dogs are relatively cheap and low maintenance animals.
7. They Make Us Sleep Better
Having a dog in the bedroom at night is a sure way to improve sleep quality and wake up refreshed. Your perfect pooch will give you a sense of security as you slip off into a restful slumber. However, studies have shown though that letting your four legged friend sleep in the bed with you causes sleep quality to decline.
8. They Make A Great Deterrent
Although the FBI has reported property crimes are on the decrease, a burglary still takes place every eighteen seconds in the USA. Hearing a ferocious bark coming from the front door is enough to make even the most hardened of burglars look the other way. Even if you pooch is a tiny fluffy ball of fur who wouldn’t harm a fly, having a dog in the house makes your property much more secure.
9. They’re Part Of The Family
From Christmas and the holidays, to birthdays and days out, everything is so much more fun with a dog in tow. There’s no other pet that becomes integrated into the family quite as much as a beloved pup.
10. They’re Great Company
Get a dog and you’ll never feel lonely again. From giving you a reason to get out of bed and get outdoors each morning to an excitable wagging tail to welcome you home every night, there are so many reasons that dogs make our lives better just by being in it
I would love to have a dog. I live in an apartment where pets are not allowed so that is out of the question.