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Benefits of Dog Ownership
March 30, 2007 |
Pet ownership is fast becoming a popular hobby for many. The reasons are obvious as dog lovers do benefit a great deal from having a furry friend around them.
However, care must be taken to understand the responsibilities of pet ownership before we eventually commit to a pet for life so decisions on weather to have a dog, choice of dogs and responsibilities are must be thoroughly researched before making any decision. Having a dog is a lifetime commitment. However, it also carries a lot of benefits for their human companions. More evidence suggests that those of us who keep pets are likely to benefit from a variety of improvements in health. Listed below is information on how animals can be good for both our mental and physical health.
- Reduces heart diseases (lower blood pressure & cholesterol)
- Help depression
- Promote relaxation, fun and laughter
- Help exercise owners (thru plays and regular walks)
- Improve self esteem and confidence in children
- Humans get sick less
- Help ease loss of love ones by enhance emotional stability
- Reduce impact of day to day stress
- Foster social interactions
- Companionship
- Unconditional love and acceptance
- Motivator for autistic children to learn new skills and interact with the world.
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