Many people may believe that by taking care of dogs, you are sacrificing a lot of time and money to keep them healthy without receiving much in return. But what if I tell you that dogs can actually keep you in good health, both mentally and physically, as well?
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| Harper |
Firstly, your daily walks with your dog keep both of you active and fit! Research has shown that walking your dog brings about several health benefits for you. They include: lower blood pressure, decreased stress, improved cardiovascular fitness, as well as stronger muscles and bones.
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| Adora (on muzzle training) |
Engaging in the outdoors with your dogs allows for exposure to sunlight, which is the most natural way to get your vitamin D. Not to forget that as an added bonus, you're able to lose some weight while taking your dogs out for a walk!
Moreover, being a dog owner improves your social life. This is perfect for those who find it difficult to talk about common topics when meeting new people. Dogs are an easy conversation starter — who knows, maybe the friendly aunty you met at the community centre's dog is the same breed as yours! Surely, you will meet tons of fellow dog lovers as a dog owner. Your dog will get to meet countless new friends too!
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| Chloe |
The importance of mental health cannot be emphasized enough. Perhaps you, or someone you know, has been struggling with remaining mentally healthy. Well, as a dog owner, your mental health will slowly but surely improve. Did you know that dog therapy helps with relieving stress and lowering anxiety? Essentially, having a dog, your furry best friend, prevents loneliness. You wake up every day, feeling comforted by the presence of your dog. Dogs bring happiness into your daily lives, helping to cope with depression.
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| Zeus |
Dogs have greater missions than just filling our hearts, they actually make it stronger. The same way you keep your dog happy and healthy each day, it happens vice versa. That being so, you remain active, social and mentally healthy as a dog owner.
Written By: Chu Yi
