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4 Ways Dogs Make Our Relationships Better
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4 Ways Dogs Make Our Relationships Better

perroEditorial
Sep 21, 2021
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There are many ways having a dog improves our quality of life. They bring us joy and companionship, and even encourage us to lead healthier lifestyles. Apart from these personal benefits, having a dog is known to greatly improve the relationships you have with the people around you be it familial, romantic or platonic relationships.

 

1. A New Shared Interest

With a pup in the picture, everyone suddenly wants to be a part of its life. From your family, to your partner and friends, these people will probably be around more often to bond with the new member of the pack. The camaraderie that comes with investing time and love into a shared interest, especially a dog, will build lasting bonds between you and your closest relations.

 

2. Greater Love

Having a dog around fosters feelings of love and affection with the people around you. When we show affection towards our pups through pats and cuddles, the love felt towards them will not only be directed at them alone, but the people around us as well. Displays of affection induce a hormone called oxytocin, also referred to as the love hormone. This hormone induces feelings of love, joy, and even trust. Once this hormone is released, you won’t just be feeling affectionate towards your dog, but to everyone around you as well. Read more: Do Dogs Really Miss You When You’re Gone? Signs They Miss You

 

3. Strengthen Communication

With the shared responsibility of owning a dog, you’ll find that communication between you and your loved ones will increase significantly. Training your dog, rostering walk duties, and engaging in play time all require communication and coordination. Hopefully, these topics of conversation would flow into more personal sharings that can strengthen relationships.

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4. Increase Quality Time

The most fun part of having a dog has to be the outings and activities that come with dog ownership. You now have more reason to go out and more places to go with your family and friends. Some suggestions are going to a dog park or dog run, booking a play date with a fellow dog owner, or visiting a dog cafe for dinner. Such time spent together is irreplaceable, and owning a dog gives plenty of opportunities for spending quality time with your loved ones.

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While there are many benefits to owning a dog, these only come when you and your loved ones are committed to providing the care a canine requires, and are prepared to give it the best quality of life possible. Make sure you have the time and resources needed to own a dog before getting one. If you are ready to make that commitment, you can look forward to many years ahead of love, laughter and joy.