Presenting Leif- Ditas Companion and Walking Partner

Ditas and Leif visits me regularly. Leif is Ditas Pet Dog. Every time Leif sees me he would jump with joy and excitement. Ditas has to restraint him often, otherwise he would leak me till doomsday. Leif had graduated from a 21-Day Obedience training school for Dogs. Here's Leif during their recent visit.

Leif- Ditas Companion and Walking Partner- Your Pet dogs can provide:

Unconditional love, devoted companionship and constant entertainment. 

Most of dog lovers know that life is better with a dog. But is that knowledge based on a feeling—or is there something else at work? There is: Science.

Spending time with canine companions does wonders for your well being. Recent research shows that owning a dog is good for you physically and emotionally. Dogs make us happier, healthier, and help us cope with a crisis—and can even help you get a date. Curious? Read on for 10 science-backed benefits of having a dog in this site. Here are five benefits of dogs as pets.

1. Dogs make us feel less alone.

Dogs can be there for you even when people can’t. They offer unconditional love, emotional support, and constant cuddles that help stave off social isolation. A small Australian study discovered that dog ownership reduces loneliness.

A national survey of pet owners and non-pet owners by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute found that 85 percent of respondents believe that interaction with pets reduces loneliness. Most agree that human-pet interactions can help address social isolation.

2. Dogs are good for your heart.

Owning a dog can help you live longer. A comprehensive review of studies published between 1950 and 2019 found that dog owners had a lower risk of death. Studies suggest that dog owners have lower blood pressure levels and improved responses to stress.

Even just living with a dog makes a difference—people who had experienced previous coronary events had an even higher level of risk reduction for death. Research has concluded that the bond between humans and dogs reduces stress, which is a major cause of cardiovascular problems.

3. Dogs help you stop stressing out.

Your canine companion can offer comfort and ease your worries. Multiple studies show that dogs and therapy dogs help alleviate stress and anxiety.

Even just petting a familiar dog lowers blood pressure, heart rate, slows breathing, and relaxes muscle tension. Scientists at Washington State University discovered that just 10 minutes petting a dog can have a significant impact. Study participants had a significant reduction in cortisol, a major stress hormone.

4. Dogs help us cope with crisis

Dogs help us recover psychologically from a crisis. Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine discovered that military veterans with PTSD do better both physiologically and psychologically when they have a service dog. Veterans with a service dog had significantly fewer symptoms of PTSD and showed improved coping skills.

5. Dogs encourage you to move.

Those long treks along sidewalks, trails, and paths add up. A 2019 British study discovered that dog owners are nearly four times more likely than non-dog owners to meet daily physical activity guidelines. Dog owners spend nearly 300 minutes every week walking with their dogs. That’s 200 more minutes walking than people without a pup of their own.

For the remaining six benefits read the following:

 https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-science-based-benefits-dog/

Meanwhile enjoy this video on the basics of dog obedience training

The David B Katague Family have owned a number of pet dogs and cats since the 1960's. Among the pets that I will always remember are: Miko-a male Brown Pure Bred Chow Chow, Ling-ling a female black pure bred Chow Chow, Devil- a white German Shepherd and Kahlua a brown cuddling and loving house cat.