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We have all heard people say “a dog is more disadvantages than advantages”. For us, lovers of these four-legged fur balls, it can sometimes hit us or make us angry. A dog is more than just an animal, it is a family member, a being that brings us unconditional love. We cannot debate a feeling with someone who does not feel the same. So here are 8 concrete and indisputable arguments to explain that a dog brings a lot of positive things, especially on our health!
1- It makes us de-stress
First and foremost, spending time with a dog is a great way to release tension. This is why zoo therapy or animal mediation was invented. Thus, having a dog improves the quality of life and makes us more productive at work!
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2 – It makes us practice a daily physical activity
If you don’t have a garden and you have to take your dog out, this is a very good thing for you! You are going to practice the minimum: 30 minutes walk daily!
3 – It improves our cardiovascular health
Caresses, whether human or animal, improve our well-being. Thus, the simple act of caressing your dog soothes you. What is the reason for this? Because at that moment, your heart rate and blood pressure slows down. People who have a dog develop less cardiovascular diseases such as cholesterol or heart attacks.
4 – It strengthens our immune system
Yes, it’s true, a dog is not super clean. But that’s exactly the point! Studies show that people who grew up with a dog at home develop fewer allergies than those who didn’t have one. Why is this? Simply because the dog brings along a few germs and bacteria that continuously challenge our immune system, and that makes us more resistant!
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5 – It helps us to fall asleep
Sharing a bed with your dog helps you fall asleep faster and deeper. It brings warmth and makes you feel more secure.
6 – It helps us fight depression
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A dog is a great way to break the routine, and his endearing, funny or soothing behaviors make us feel positive. Also, the simple fact of looking at a dog makes us secrete oxytocin, otherwise known as the “love hormone”. For owners, the attachment they feel for a dog brings as much happiness as a human friendship.
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7 – It helps us socially
Feeling lonely? Get your dog out! Because of the dog’s sociable temperament, the simple fact of walking with him allows us to meet and talk with new people. Having a dog helps to develop self-confidence and to interact with others.
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8 – It puts a chip in our ear when we get sick.
Thanks to the 200 million olfactory cells in its nose (compared to only 5 million in humans…), a dog is able to recognize a sick cell. Many people have learned that they are suffering from cancer thanks to their dog, others are alerted before an epileptic seizure …
Now you have enough arguments to contradict the people who tell you that having a dog is just an inconvenience!