According to a 2022 study, pet dogs and horses have a stronger impact on mental well-being than other animals.
Why you should get a dog
One of the main motivations for getting a dog is the desire for warm emotional interaction with someone. In addition, since a dog is an animal that is able to analyze, show emotions, give feedback, it is perfect for this purpose.
An active lifestyle of dog owners helps to quickly restore the psychological, mental state after trauma, loss of loved ones, stress or depression. This significantly reduces the risk of relapse. Children who grow up in a home with dogs are less likely to have allergies in the future.
Studies show that children who grow up around animals are less prone to internal fears, are more sociable and cope with stress more easily. No wonder dogs help in the rehabilitation of children with serious illnesses and autism.
Owning a dog increases a child's status and self-esteem. After all, the owner is a demigod in the eyes of the dog, the object of her adoration, and this instills a sense of confidence in his own need and significance. Walking your dog often helps you make new friends. This is especially true for shy children.
