Carol Morris
#1 Dogs increase your mood dramatically!
Spending just 15-30 minutes with your dog can help you feel more calm and relaxed, reducing stress and increasing happiness.
#2 Having a dog may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Studies show that talking to and petting your pooches are often accompanied by lower blood pressure, and that means a lowered risk for a myriad of different illnesses.
#3 Step aside, kitties! Dogs protect children from skin conditions and allergies.
Children who grow up with dogs have a lower risk of developing eczema than those who have cats or no dogs at all.
#4 Having a dog improves your physical wellbeing and encourages a healthy fitness routine.
#5 Humans with dogs recover more quickly from illnesses.
#6 Dogs make excellent service and alert animals.
Canines make excellent service companions when trained properly for people with disabilities.