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What 3 "bonuses" do dog owners get: experts' opinion
22.11.2023 13:49
Sometimes it seems to us that the only thing that benefits from our relationship with our dog is our pet: it gets regular food, walks, a warm place to live, and our love.
However, man also receives his benefits.
What "bonuses" are worth knowing about
Stress will stop destroying your body and nervous system
It is known that chronic stress is one of the main factors in the deterioration of the functioning of the body as a whole. Not everyone can learn to react to it correctly.
But a dog can "teach" us this art. It is enough to simply spend time with a pet in order to forget about unpleasant events, experts say.
Absence of loneliness and the risks associated with it
Many people don't even realize that loneliness is a dangerous phenomenon. There are studies that say that loneliness can be one of the factors in the development of stroke, Alzheimer's disease and other dangerous diseases.
A lonely lifestyle also leads to depression and a shorter life expectancy. A dog will protect you from all these unpleasant consequences.
You will become a different person.
Having a dog can't help but change a person. Having a new family member in the house will make it impossible to attend parties until the morning and will generally reduce the amount of alcohol in your life.
You will learn to understand not only animals but also other people better. A dog helps people become more serious, collected and active.
Therefore, getting a pet is definitely worth it for adults and responsible people who have enough time and resources.
