Top Reasons Why Should You Think of Keeping a Dog as a Pet

Posted by Grace Dervishi on October 18th, 2016

Everyone has heard the saying- “A dog is a man’s best friend”. Well, they surely are in ways more than one. So, this article is to encourage the practice of dog breeding in Kenya and various other countries so thatpeople can bring in at least one fluffy bundle of joy into their homes and witness how their lives change for the better!

Scientifically proven benefits

o   Puppy love-Spending quality time with your beloved puppy increases dopamine and serotonin levels in your brain drastically. These are neurotransmitters responsible for enhancing tranquility and pleasure in a human being. So, just play with that wagging fur-ball for 20-30 minutes whenever you feel low until it becomes your world!

o   Heart attacks- Hugging, kissing and talking to your dog helps in lowering stress and blood pressure. This lowered blood pressure results in lower chances of a cardiovascular disease and many other diseases that are caused due to blood pressure.

o   Skin conditions and allergies- Especially for babies and kids, it is highly beneficial for your child to grow up in the presence of a dog. It has been scientifically proven that eczema and various other skin diseases are highly unlikely to occur in kids who have a pet dog. It also helps kids build immunity against pet allergies.

o   Discipline- Taking care of a dog is just like taking care of a baby. So, having a dog around helps a human being become more disciplined and helps him/her stick to a routine. Those early morning walks and evening play time with your little pooch helps you stay fit and active.

o   Faster recovery- It is statistically proven that people who are dog owners tend to recover from illnesses much faster and have a greater chance of retaining their full health as opposed to those who do not havea pet dog around them. This is because dogs offer unconditional love and offer humans a way to stay positive. Positivity helps cure many fatal diseases such as cancer and heart attack.

o   Service and security- Dogs that are trained to serve people with disabilities offer their services most diligently to their owners. They can be trained to bring medication and also follow protocol in emergency situations such as epileptic seizures. For the purpose of security, security dogs for hire are also available and they do a better job than humans when it comes to protecting a house or territory.

o   Better attendance- It has been found through research that children who live in a household with the presence of a dog have better attendance in school since they fall less sick and have a more positive state of mind.

o   Bonding issues- Dogs are the perfect pets for people who have issues with bonding with other people. This is because canines have a more heightened sense of smell, vision and hearing. They have an instinct which is much stronger than that of humans and can sense the moods and emotions of their master just by their body language.

So, these are just some of the points that describe how awesome dogs are. Get a puppy today to discover the rest.