Owning a dog requires you to have a little discipline. You don't have to gear your life around a school schedule or anything, but you do have to make sure that you're around and awake to let the dog out about four to seven times per day. You also have to make sure that you have dog food in the house and give your pooch food and water daily.
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. Playing with your pup increases your brain’s levels of dopamine and serotonin, both of which are neurotransmitters associated with pleasure and tranquility. So the next time you’re feeling down, grab the newest toy from your BarkBox and spend some time with your pup! That wagging tail will be sure to put a smile on your face.
A dog can help you get some exercise. Taking your dog for a walk is something that should be done every day, or at least a few times per week. While walking your dog, you are also reaping the benefits of walking. To up the ante, you may wish to jog with your dog, play Frisbee, and do other activities too.
Man's best friend. Literally dogs make you feel like you're the ONLY thing in the world that matters the second you walk through the door. They love you, jump on you and just want to hang with you. Dogs make you feel like a million bucks, especially on those crummy days when you need to feel loved.
Many dogs are gifted with an uncanny ability to sense life-threatening health issues. In some cases, dogs can be trained to react a certain way to alert their owners or others if a person is in danger of having a seizure, issues with controlling blood sugar, or other medical problems. This could potentially save your life or the life of a family member.