2. Happier Life
● Dogs improve social interactions.
● Dogs improve confidence levels.
● Dog helps cure soldier's depression.
3. Happier Life
● Oxytocin: feeling happy or euphoric
● Dogs raise human’s Oxytocin levels
● Living with pets increase relationships.
4. Dogs Protect Against Allergies
● Dogs protect against peanut allergies.
● They smell peanuts in rooms.
● They can also smell gluten.
5. Dogs vs Doctors
● Dogs detect low blood pressure
● They use their acute smell.
● Alert owner(s) when low BP.
6. Keeping Babies Dirty and Healthy
● Babies exposed have fewer symptoms.
● Dogs carry dirt into home.
● Infants gain immune support.
7. Dogs are Healers
● Dog’s kisses have medical benefits.
● Their saliva stimulates blood.
● Licking wounds speeds healing process.
8. Fight or Flight
● Dogs are natural bodyguards.
● They are fierce and intimidating.
● Deter criminals from entering home.
9. A Friend in Need
● Dogs are used as therapy.
● Cortisol: stress hormone in humans.
● Dogs reduce cortisol levels.
● Dogs comfort children in hospitals.
10. Dogs vs Cats
● Dogs are better than cats.
● They are happier than cats.
● More family orientated than cats.