Why The Happiest People Are Dog Owners! 🐶🐶

We have all seen those adorable videos of dogs greeting their owners when they come home from a long day at work! Wiggling butts, endless licking, belly rubs and cuddles!! There is a reason these videos are so infectious and force you to smile even if you are still devastated that Sophie didn’t choose Jarrod on the Bachelorette! Owning a dog has many physical and mental health benefits…

1. Dog owners are less likely to suffer from mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, and show reduced levels of stress.

2. Dogs need walking, so they are a great excuse for you to get outside for some exercise and sunshine, getting you moving and giving you that all important vitamin d!☀️

3. Speaking of being outside, having a dog is a great way to meet new people. After all, who can resist stopping to pet a cute pup as you walk by?... not me!!!

4. Owning a dog has also been shown to have a positive effect on the recovery of the human body after a traumatic incident. A recent study indicated that heart attack patients who owned dogs lived longer than those who did not.