10 Facts You May Not Know About Owning a Dog
Many people keep dogs as pets and the reason for this is because the saying that dog is a man best friend is actually true. Owning a dog as a pet is the most satisfying feeling that one can have as a dog offers companion. Here are the facts that many people who own dogs and some who do not own dogs should know.
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You exercise more
The people who own dogs tend to exercise more than the people who do not own dogs. This is because having a dog means that you can be able to walk and even play with the dog much often. Dog loved to be walked or even played with and if you own a dog then you can be assured of at least 30 minutes daily of aerobic exercise.
Happier
The people who own dogs tend to much happier than the people who do not won dogs. Research has also found that the people who own dogs are less depressed than the people who do not own dogs. This is because taking care of a dog alleviates stress and increases one’s sense of well-being.
Better Social life
The other thing that the people who own dogs do now know is that the fact they own a dog means that they have an active social life. This is because owning a dog shows that one is trustworthy and is a person who can be a trusted companion.
Less Stressed
The people who own dogs and bring them to work are usually less stressed than the people who do not own dogs. This is because a dog offers a sense of companionship while working and can help lower one stress level.
Resistant to allergies
A dog can be a trigger for someone who is already suffering from allergies but if you have children who are growing up in a house which has dogs then your children will be more resistant to allergies. Studies have shown that people who live with pets develop more resistant to allergies. This is because it’s like having an invisible dog fence for allergies.
Tail wagging has a different meaning
Most dog owner thinks that when their dog is wagging the tail it means that they are happy and excited. However not all tail wagging means the same thing, this is because a dog may wag its tail when they are scared, agitated. When the dog is wagging its tail low then it’s scared.
The dog has a stronger sense of sound
Research has found that a dog can hear more sound and sharper sound which the human ear cannot perceive. Research has also shown that a dog can hear sounds four times further than the human ear.
Each dog is unique
Most people tend to think that all dogs are the same; however, scientists have found that each dog has their own nose print. There is no nose print which looks the same and it’s so distinct that it can be used to identify them.
Dogs have a powerful sense of smell
Research has found that a dog can smell over 1000 more than a human being. This is because dogs have over 120 million scent glands which allow them to smell much better than humans.
Dogs can sense the mood
Research has found that dogs are able to sense the mood of the owner. A dog can also detect certain diseases and scientists are looking to whether dogs can actually detect cancer.
