{"id":1443,"date":"2017-03-17T10:58:36","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T10:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=1443"},"modified":"2024-01-07T12:43:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T12:43:23","slug":"10-reasons-you-absolutely-need-a-dog-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/pawesome\/pet-life\/10-reasons-you-absolutely-need-a-dog-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons you absolutely need a dog in your life"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1.\u00a0Dogs empathise with human pain<\/strong><\/p>\n

A study at Goldsmith\u2019s College found that a dog is more likely to approach a person who is crying or upset because they wish to comfort them.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Dogs can detect cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dogs can have between 70% to 99% accuracy in detecting cancer due to their highly developed sense of smell.<\/p>\n

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3. Dogs keep you fit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having a dog is proven to promote exercise and help owners stay active by taking their dog on walks.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0Dogs help keep babies healthy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Researchers have found a direct link between healthy babies and dogs. Babies that are around dogs are less likely to suffer from a runny nose, ear infection or cold because the dirt in a dog\u2019s coat boosts their immune system.<\/p>\n

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5. Dogs help veterans overcome PTSD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through companionship dogs have been found to help veterans open up emotionally and improve their social lives.<\/p>\n

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6. Dogs help prevent eczema<\/strong><\/p>\n

Children under one year of age are less likely to develop eczema if they live with a dog.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Dogs reduce the risk of heart problems<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through helping their owners deal with stress and the regular exercise of walking a dog, the Heart Association has discovered that dog owners are less likely to suffer heart disease.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Dogs help those who suffer depression<\/strong><\/p>\n

The unconditional love of a dog has been known to help manage depression. Whether it\u2019s chronic or day-to-day depression it\u2019s always nice to have someone happy to see you.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Dogs aid children with autism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aside from being a fantastic and loyal friend, dogs have also been known to lower the amount of stress-hormones in children, especially autistic children who can find daily life stressful.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Dogs improve the lives of people with dementia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dogs can keep those with dementia on schedule and provide endless support and comfort by always being their for their owners.<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0Dogs empathise with human pain A study at Goldsmith\u2019s College found that a dog is more likely to approach a person who is crying or upset because they wish to comfort them. 2.\u00a0Dogs can detect cancer Dogs can have between 70% to 99% accuracy in detecting cancer due to their highly developed sense of smell. … <\/p>\n

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