Dogs Are Great

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(Photo Credit: Robert Southworth; Image via Wikimedia)

Kaydence Royland, Writer

Have you ever been outside and seen an adorable dog, and it made you want one? You should get one! Or ask your parents if you can get one because dogs are great.

Did you know that dogs can make people’s lives better? As said in Benefits of Having A Dog, dogs can simply improve your mood. They make you feel loved, they lower stress, they can help you be social, help you stay healthy and fit, etc. Dogs also help with blood sugar because they make us calm,  which is great for our health. They can also teach us valuable lessons. In the same article it says, “From enjoying the great outdoors to appreciating the smaller things in life, our dogs really know how to lead by example when it comes to happiness.” Dogs really do teach us how to appreciate the small things in life, and we can use that every day to help keep us positive.

There’s a saying that dogs repay the love you give them ten-fold. Hearing that makes me really happy. All the love I can give to a dog, they’ll return it. One thing you need to know before adopting a dog is that they’re a lot of hard work and are a huge commitment. So make sure you are up for the commitment before getting a dog. Another thing is that dogs can help you meet new people and make new friends, and the dog will help you get around and try new things.

Dogs are also great cuddle buddies! They will be the big spoon or the little spoon, depending on which you want. I personally like having a dog in front of me so I can hug them. They also look adorable when they’re sleeping, even though they’re stealing most of the blanket. They also aren’t afraid to give you big smooches! Also, dogs will keep you warm and make sure you’re loved, and wake you up with a smile! My dad’s old dog used to wake him up by giving him love bites on the nose, and it usually worked well.

A cute fact about dogs is that dogs’ noses are wet to help absorb scent, and their noses are also unique, just like a person’s fingerprint. There are over 75 million pet dogs in the United States, which is more than any other country. Another fact about dogs is that dogs are among a small group of animals who show voluntary, unselfish kindness towards others without any reward. Those are just some facts about dogs that I thought you’d like.

In conclusion, dogs are great companions, and you should definitely think about getting one! Those are just some reasons why dogs are great, and there are even more reasons why dogs would make great companions. They’ll enjoy every minute of their lives loving you and wanting to keep you safe. Even though dogs are a lot of hard work, they’ll never break your heart, and they are loyal.