This might seem like an odd article if you’re already a dog lover. You know very well why you want a dog. They’re absolutely fantastic companions. They can be your best friends, your trusty companions and the best cuddle after work. But this is a list of other ways that dogs can be the absolute best choice of pets. We look at the benefits beyond just the obvious. Great tools for convincing just about anyone!
Great for your emotional health
You probably already know just how great a companion a dog can be. Unwaveringly loyal and with most breeds being affectionate to a fault. It’s no wonder that doctors have long acknowledged the mental health benefits of having a dog. They can seriously help people who suffer from mental disorders like depression. All by being their natural, highly lovable fluffy selves.
Get you fit
It’s not just your mental and emotional health they can help out with either. As vetstreet.com states, they can also help you get physically fit. All responsible dog owners know that looking after a dog means taking them out for at least two walks a day. If you have trouble fitting in time for exercise, that means walking for you, too. A great way to burn some of that fat and promote cardiovascular health.
Long lifespans
We all know that, at some point, we have to say goodbye to our pets. It can be truly heart-breaking when it does happen. That’s another reason why dogs excel over most other kinds of pets. They tend to live a lot longer. So long as you look after their health with things like pet insurance as gocompare.com suggests. If you do, you can rest easy knowing you’ve lived a long happy life with them.
Great with kids
Dogs are the go-to family pet. It’s why kids and adults alike (and possibly you) find excuses to convince disbelievers all the time. Despite being hugely loyal to who they consider the ‘pack leader’, they have lots of love to spare. They have tons of energy, too. If your kids are looking to play, they’ll always find a willing partner in the dog. Same for anyone who wants a snuggle.
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You can do good
What better reason is there to get a dog than to know you’re helping one out? Humanesociety.org states there are literal millions of dogs waiting to go to a good home. Those that don’t often don’t have a future in head of them, at risk of being put down. Helping a dog is not only your way of doing good and rescuing a life. It’s also a way of adding to your family. For cheaper than usual, too, might I add.
There you have it, just about all the reason you need to convince those pesky members of your family to get a dog. Not only will it keep you and others in good mental and physical shape. It can also be a way to keep the kids busy and even make an impact in the world.
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