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How your dog can be a stress buster for kids
“Happiness is a warm puppy,” Charles M Schulz wrote. If you’re wondering how to bring joy into your child’s life, get him a dog.
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” Josh Billings said. It’s true, isn’t it? The unconditional love of dogs has been proven time and again. Not only has the bond between humans and dogs been captured in real life but it has been documented in movies as well.
Who knew dogs could be great stress-busters too? Recent studies have found that pets do more than just put a smile on our faces. They help people relieve all their stress, anxiety and kill depression or share the burden of sorrow too. Perhaps, that could be a reason why so many people from across the globe are addicted to funny dog videos on the Internet!
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer,” Dean Koontz wrote. Wasn’t he right in his judgement? Well, if you’re wondering what is it that makes them perfect little stressbusters? Here are some things you must remember.
When you return home after a stressful day at work, dogs welcome you with all the love and compassion in the world. The affection of a pet dog can make you feel happy and relieved.
Several studies have also found out that playing and cuddling a dog can help lower your blood pressure and help stabilise your heart rate.
Pet owners also tend to have a more active lifestyle. Walking their dog or playing catch with them can help boost your fitness and in turn, make you less stressful in life.
“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the centre of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made,” Roger Caras said. The social support helps people stimulate their psychosocial factors and physiologic status.
Many health experts suggest introducing dogs in schools to help students with mental health too.
As Milan Kundera wrote: “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring–it was peace.”
