New Year is often a time when people think about their
health and resolutions whether it’s to go to the gym or start a diet. But what’s
often overlooked is the health benefit of having a dog in your home.
These benefits go far beyond what may first spring to mind
such as going outside and walking, but this is still the most obvious way of
how caring for our dogs leads to caring for our bodies and health. The daily
walk with your dog is crucial for its level of exercise but did you know that walking
just 15 minutes every day can extend your life by as much
as 3 years.[1]
Something you might not have thought about is what owning a
dog can do for your social life. Whether you've met people out on your dog walk
or sparked up a conversation with fellow dog lovers, your dog opens up your
world to other people with similar interests.
There’s a good reason why our beloved dogs are known as
man’s best friend and that’s because they provide companionship like other pets
and animals may not do as well. This companionship is often overlooked as a
health benefit but it is more noticeable with people who spend a lot of time on
their own or the elderly. Dogs can fill an emptiness with love and purpose that
without could have negative health effects on the vulnerable.
Dog ownership obviously
brings with it a large amount of responsibility and commitments. You don’t
necessarily have to own a dog to gain these benefits as many charities are
often looking for puppy walkers or dog foster families.
Here at Home from Home Dog
Boarding, our carers welcome dogs into their homes when their owners go
away. In addition to the health benefits of having dogs around, our carers provide
24/7 care for your dog as if it was their own.
