The Benefits of Owning A Dog

Giving you more time to spend in the spaces you love

PAINTING & DECORATING

Painting Perfected

QUALITY • PRIDE • SERVICE The Benefits of

OWNING A DOG

If you’re already a dog lover, it won’t take much convincing to tell you that having a four-legged friend can be a positive experience.

And while owning a dog doesn’t come without it’s challenges, including financial and time commitments, it turns out there are a number of benefits to owning a dog later in life.

Increased Physical Activity

Owning a dog can get you outdoors more, including physical activity like walking, running and throwing a ball or frisbee.

Improved Health

Along with increased physical activity comes improved health like lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improved cardiovascular health.

Companionship

Having an emotional attachment to your dog can lessen the risk for depression, especially if you’re dealing with an empty nest or living alone.

Social Interaction

Taking your dog for a walk or to a dog park can result in social interaction that you wouldn’t have had otherwise.

Sense of Purpose

Owning a dog will not only provide you with companionship but it can also give you structure to your day and a routine to follow, and it can provide a feeling of validation to come home to a four-legged friend who is happy to see you.