Why you should own a dog

Robert Ram

MW 9-10:15am

Happier Life

● Dogs improve social interactions.

● Dogs improve confidence levels.

● Dog helps cure soldier's depression.

Happier Life

● Oxytocin: feeling happy or euphoric

● Dogs raise human’s Oxytocin levels

● Living with pets increase relationships.

Dogs Protect Against Allergies

● Dogs protect against peanut allergies.

● They smell peanuts in rooms.

● They can also smell gluten.

Dogs vs Doctors

● Dogs detect low blood pressure

● They use their acute smell.

● Alert owner(s) when low BP.

Keeping Babies Dirty and Healthy

● Babies exposed have fewer symptoms.

● Dogs carry dirt into home.

● Infants gain immune support.

Dogs are Healers

● Dog’s kisses have medical benefits.

● Their saliva stimulates blood.

● Licking wounds speeds healing process.

Fight or Flight

● Dogs are natural bodyguards.

● They are fierce and intimidating.

● Deter criminals from entering home.

A Friend in Need

● Dogs are used as therapy.

● Cortisol: stress hormone in humans.

● Dogs reduce cortisol levels.

● Dogs comfort children in hospitals.

Dogs vs Cats

● Dogs are better than cats.

● They are happier than cats.

● More family orientated than cats.

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