Why do teens fall out of love with their pets?
Studies find a significant decrease in the attachment to pets during the teenage years. The highest level of devotion is observed at age 11.
Dog health benefits
Having a dog provides countless dog health benefits. Those benefits range from motivating daily walks to reducing stress and lowering blood pressure.
Heart healthy: It’s no secret that having a dog makes their owners more active, social and less likely to be depressed. But a study from Sweden shows dog owners live longer because they are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease.
More social: Dogs make people more social. They serve as icebreakers and conversation starters. Dogs also ease tension and make people feel calmer and assured.
Better neighbor: Dog owners make good neighbors. They are friendly and helpful. Because they walk their dogs daily, they know their neighborhoods and more likely to spot dangers.
Dog-friendly workplace: Adding office pets can reduce employee stress. They also boost both creativity and productivity. Just be sure to keep a pet-free space for workers who are allergic to or afraid of dogs.
Reduce pain: Dogs help ease chronic illnesses by providing love and support. Dogs also reduce anxiety and encourage people to be more social.
Good for kids: Dogs provide health benefits for children that range from boosting their immune and cardiovascular systems to reducing stress and improving their self-esteem.
Survey says: Dog owners are happier than cat owners
Dog owners are happier than cat owners, 2018 General Social Survey shows, likely because dogs provide owners a variety of health benefits.
Seniors face dangers walking dogs
Seniors face dangers walking dogs, according to a new study by the University of Pennsylvania, which shows people 60 and older face a higher injury risk.
5 ways to entertain your dog when you’re sick
Entertain your dog: Try interactive games, automatic ball launchers, hide and seek, or use a dog walker when you are feeling ill.
Dogs help ease the pain of chronic illnesses
Dogs help ease chronic illnesses by providing love and support. Dogs reduce anxiety, encourage people to be more social.
3 ways your dog can save your life
Dogs save lives by making people healthier by boosting exercise as well as by warning of threats like seizures and fire dangers.
Dogs improve the quality of life for seniors
Dogs help senior citizens: Boost exercise, reduce stress. Their companionship helps us handle emotional turbulence, and their care can relieve anxiety.
4 ways dogs relieve anxiety
Relieve anxiety, boost your mood, and get more exercise by adopting a dog to your family and home.
Dogs make people more social
Dogs make people more social by serving as icebreakers and conversation starters. They also ease tension and make people feel calmer and assured.
Service animals vs. emotional support pets: What’s the difference?
Emotional support pets provide daily structure for their human companions. They also improve emotional stability and help reduce stress.
