They can even help you land a date! In a series of studies, men were more likely to get a woman’s phone number when they had a dog with them.
In another study, researchers asked people to rate individuals in photographs and found that respondents who appeared with a dog looked happier and more relaxed.
The bottom line is, canines make us more social. Research shows that about 40 percent of dog owners had an easier time making friends. Dogs are the perfect way to get to know strangers and form new friendships.
A study at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University concluded that people who have a strong attachment to a pet feel more connected in their human relationships and their communities.
A 2009 study in Japan found that staring into your dog’s eyes raises your level of oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone.” Besides the general health benefits of owning a dog, they are natural mood boosters.
So, coupled with the images, I hope you now have all the arguments that you need to get a dog. Believe me, I can vouch for each of them. I've had four pups of my own.
