Petting a stress buster

It has been shown in many studies that people suffering from illnesses or recently undergone surgeries, recover quicker when a pet is there to give them support and companionship. Several studies show that dog owners do more physical activity than non-owners. A report by India Blooms

Keeping a pet can be a great sense of satisfaction for human beings.

Feeding, grooming and taking care of a pet brings out the nurturing instinct that is in people love and affection.

Animals are often very predictable and constant in their reaction to their owner. People like this response in their pets because it is often in unbearable contrast to their dealing with people in everyday life. People can be very unpredictable and downright stubborn. Relationships and dealing with people are one of the most stressful things that people can face. Having a pet is an antidote to this.

It has been shown in many studies that people suffering from illnesses or recovering from operations recover quicker when a pet is there to give them support and companionship. This has been noted in old age people's homes where the spirits of people are lifted by the introduction of a dog or a fish tank.

According to Dr. Satbir Josan, pets, especially dogs, can help a person feel safe from a security perspective.

They can be a source of relief, he adds.

Animals, in general, give unconditional acceptance to their owners. A person can be themselves with their animals and not fear for rejection.

According to well-known dog food makers Pedigree, several studies shows that dog owners do more physical activity than non-owners; however, associations with weight status are unknown. This study examined associations between dog ownership, frequency of dog walking and weight status among children and their parents.

Active pets like dogs can motivate a person to take exercise which is good for relieving stress levels and health in general. Watching fish allows people to get lost in their little mini-world that can take that person mind off potentially stressful thought like getting a report out on time. These breaks from reality are good for stress relief.

The companionship between humans and dogs is not a new phenomenon. However, in modern society most dogs are owned as pets, not because of the work they were bred to do. Many breeds, such as the toy dogs, were developed precisely to be pets. All of the diverse breeds and mixed breeds have unique traits and appeal to different kinds of people.

Acquiring a dog is a major decision, because the dog becomes totally dependent on its owner for its care and welfare. This responsibility continues throughout the life of the dog. Thus, the initial decision should be based on a serious consideration of whether one's lifestyle truly lends itself to owning a dog-that is, whether a dog would be an asset rather than a liability.