Dogs offer emotional support and help combat loneliness. Studies show dog ownership reduces loneliness, and most people believe pets reduce social isolation.
Studies show owning a dog can lower risk of death, reduce blood pressure and improve stress response. Dog-human bond reduces stress levels
Studies show dogs and therapy dogs alleviate stress and anxiety. Petting a dog lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and reduces cortisol levels.
Studies show dogs and therapy dogs alleviate stress and anxiety. Petting a dog lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and reduces cortisol levels
Dog owners are 4x more likely to meet daily physical activity guidelines. They spend nearly 300 minutes per week walking their dogs.
Dog owners are 4x more likely to meet daily physical activity guidelines. They spend nearly 300 minutes per week walking their dogs.
Dogs can help us make friends and feel more connected. Around 40% of dog owners found it easier to make friends. Studies show strong pet attachment leads to feeling more connected in human relationships and communities.
Having a dog can make people appear more attractive and likeable, leading to better dating prospects. Dogs in profile photos increase the chance of being swiped right.
Dogs can help us make friends and feel more connected. Around 40% of dog owners found it easier to make friends. Studies show strong pet attachment leads to feeling more connected in human relationships and communities.
Dogs have an "infant schema" in their facial features that trigger an innate caregiver response in humans, making them irresistible.
Dogs have an "infant schema" in their facial features that trigger an innate caregiver response in humans, making them irresistible.
Studies show dogs improve seniors' cognitive function and social interaction. Pet therapy helps residents with mental illness, decreases agitated behaviors in seniors with dementia, and fosters unconditional love and support.