Dogs contribute to the happiness of humans in a big way. This is primarily because of the unconditional love they have for them. They stand by us both in good as well as bad times. A dog owner can just be himself at ease without having the feeling of being judged only in front of his pet dog.
Qualities that endear dogs to humans
The good qualities of pet animals such as dogs are almost endless. They are faithful and have a great degree of generosity, kindness and patience that endears them to us. When these qualities spill over our professional and personal lives we can deal with our work and life in a better way and feel happy.
Positive qualities acquired by owning a dog
A recent study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Journal threw light on the fact that pet owners enjoyed a more active lifestyle and better self-confidence than their non- pet owning counterparts. They also felt less lonely and enjoyed better social connectivity and healthier relationships which contributed to their overall health and happiness. In brief, dogs contribute to the happiness of human beings by kindling other healthy lifestyle behaviors in them.
A higher amount of physical activity and spontaneous love derived from owing pets contributes to better health and happiness in an immeasurable way. Dog owners generally walk their dogs which leads to better Vitamin D levels in the body and release of feel good chemicals called endorphins. This can help prevent depression and other diseases ion the long run. Cuddling the pet animal can help release another chemical called oxytocin which can help the owner to relax and remain stress free. Just looking into the dogs eyes for 10-15 minutes daily can itself lead to a tremendous spike in oxytocin levels of the owner as well as the pet. This is the reason why even those serving in the military start welcoming pet animals in their homes later in life to relax and cope with the adversity and post-traumatic stress associated with their profession. They see a dog or cat as a “confidant” to steer ahead of isolation and to enjoy the companionship of a judgment free, “forever friend”.
The above are just a few ways how dogs can improve the quality of your life. So in case you already own a dog, gift it a personalized dog necklace along with a cuddle to show how grateful you are for their presence.