Why Having a Dog Can Better Your Life

Alexandria Moore

Increasing ExerciseTaking dog for a walk

Running with your dog

Chasing dog around house

Dog owners = meet exercise requirements

Helping Meet New PeopleTalk to other dog owners

Walk dogs with group of friends

Meet new people at dog parks

Meeting people at training classes

Providing CompanionshipThey take focus away from problems

Living alone, they give you comfort

Talking to your dog

Coming home to a wagging tail

Reducing AnxietyCompanionship offers comfort

Help ease anxiety

Can build confidence

Adding Structure & Routine To Your Day

Require regular feeding hours

Require regular exercise

Gives you responsibility

Provides Sensory Stress Relief

Petting dog mange’s stress

Walking dog provides movement

Dogs give healthy stress relief