9 Things To Know Before Getting a Dog

dogs keep you healthy

#7. Dogs Can Make Your Healthier
It’s a case-by-case basis of course, but generally, dog owners enjoy some health benefits conferred on them by their pets. For one, dogs force their owners to get off of their lazy asses and walk them. (They tend to dump all over the rug if you don’t obey their request.) And two, they relieve stress, which helps improve everything from heart maladies to mental health. Of course, you’ll be a lot less stressed if you’ve got a well-trained dog. Which leads to our next point …