the health benefits of dogs
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The Health Benefits of Dogs. A presentation about the mental and physical health benefits owning a dog can bring you. This is my special way of saying thank you to my lovely dog for all those 'walkies' we've had together.TRANSCRIPT
Health Benefits of
First Some Rules:
Dogs are a commitment {Years, not Days}
Dogs need exercise too you know!
Check you can afford & care for a Dog first (before owning one)
A Dog is more than Man’s Best Friend
Dogs are also Good for:
Improved Cardiovascular Fitness
Reduced Blood Pressure
We Love an Active Lifestyle
Help you Reach Your
Fitness Goals
Good at Maintaining your weight
A Quiet 30 mins with me:
Increased dopamine and endorphins associated with
happiness
Decreased levels of cortisol a stress hormone
VS.
We're Better than Medication
Fewer allergies and less wheezing and asthma in children exposed
to pets during infancy.
And we'll give you…
LOVE Unconditional
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” - Ben Williams
Improved
Self-Esteem
People with pets have more self-esteem and feel less lonely than people without pets.
Did we mention we're cute?
Patients with Alzheimer's Disease showed increased calmness and improved social interactions when they received visits from Golden Retrievers.
Fewer doctor visits per year for elderly
dog owners than non-owners.
“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too.” - Samuel Butler
Dogs can improve your mood
Dog owners were found to
be as emotionally close to
their dogs as they were their
closest family members.
“I believe in integrity. Dogs have it. Humans are sometimes lacking it.” ~ Cesar Millan
Greater reduction of
cardiovascular stress
response in the presence
of a dog in comparison to
friends or spouses.
Dogs are miracles with paws. - Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy
SUPPORT Show Your
Thanks to these Sources:
RSPA Australia (http://rspca.org.au)
National Pet Month (http://nationalpetmonth.org.uk)
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ovma.org)
Pets Are Wonderful Support (http://www.pawssf.org)
BBC News – Dog-owners ‘lead healthier lives’ (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6279701.stm)
Cesar Millan (http://www.cesarsway.com/)
Flickr Photos:
Image Slide 20 by Rennett Stowe Rennett Stowe
Image Slide 21 by Mark Hanna bobmarley753
Image Slide 17 by Sonja Lovas Sonja Lovas
Studies & Research Cited: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Friends With Benefits: On the Positive Consequences of Pet Ownership
Allen, K.M., Blascovich, J. (2002). Cardiovascular reactivity and the presence of pets, friends and spouses: the truth about cats and dogs. Psychosomatic Medicine 64:727-739.
Gern, J., Reasdon, C., Hoffjan, S., Li, Z., Rogberg, K., Neaville, W., Carlson-Dakes, K., Alder, K., Hamilton, R., Anderson, E.,Gilbertson White, S., Tisler, C., Dasilva, D., Anklam, K.,Mikus, L., Rosenthal, L., Ober, C., Gangon, R., Lemanske, R. (2004). Effects of dog ownership and genotype on immune development and atopy in infancy. J Clinical Immunology. 113(2):307-314.
McCabe, B.W., Baun, M.M., Speich, D., Agrawal, S. (2002). Resident dog in alzheimer's special care unit. Western Journal of Nursing Research 24(6):684-69
Siegel, J.M. (1990). Stressful life events and use of physicians' services among the elderly: the moderating role of pet ownership. J Pers Soc Psychol 58:1081-1086
Flynn, C. (2000). Battered women and their animal companions: Symbolic interaction between human and nonhuman animals. Society & Animals, 8(2) 99-127.
Odendaal, J. (2000). Animal-assisted therapy - magic or medicine? J Psychosomatic Research 49(4):275-280
Thank you!
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