Dogs and cats are the two most common animals that are kept
as house pets and are often fought on as to which is better. Cats are also good
companions, but if you are finding for the best pet, a dog is more suitable for
a good companion as it expresses its emotions more. Although some people
(especially the cat owners) oppose to this, it is actually true because they
are loyal, they make you laugh and they make you a healthier person.
Firstly, they
are loyal to their owners. Dogs are very loyal, if you own a dog, you could
experience him/her crying every time you arrive at your house. Since they are
loyal, they also tend to help and protect their owners in times of burglary and
very serious situations like fire. One incident according to Ladbible, while Tony Baker and his wife, Jacky were sleeping, their attic had been on fire, but fortunately, their dogs Holly and Poppy managed to wake them up before it's too late. They had managed to escape and warn their neighbors. According to National Geographic, some dogs
have a sixth sense, this helps them to detect an anxiety and warns them within
12 hours by doing attention-catching things like crying and whining.
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| Baker with his two border terriers, Holly and Poppy (SWNS) |
Second, they
make you laugh. according to Gaiam, laughing lowers blood pressure, it releases endorphins (which are the body's painkillers), and overall, increases your sense of well being. According to Business Insider, a study of 95 people found that
dog owners laugh significantly than any other pet owners like cats. Even the
people without a pet, they also reported laughing to a dog. It could also
benefit you socially at the same time by communicating with strangers while
taking your dog to walks.
Lastly, they
make you a healthier person. Our health is the most important thing if you want
to live a longer life. With dogs, you could have fun and get fit at the same
time because of walking and playing with them. According to the same site, a
survey reported that older people with dogs covered an average distance of
approximately 0.95 miles. Another study of nearly 2,000 people on Australia
reported it increases physical and outdoor activity in a large community. By
playing and walking with them, you could also take a break from technology and
your gadgets.
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| A woman taking a dog to a walk. (Getty Images) |
A dog is
the best pet when it comes to the safety, protection and health of a person.
With dogs, they could be able to make you happier at the same time. If you
truly love your dog, you always dedicate your time to him/her when it comes to
taking care and spending time with them.
