We’d Rather Hang Out With Our Pets!

I know a lot of you guys feel this way… According to a new survey of 2,000 dog owners, more than half admit they’ve flaked on going out with friends to hang out with their pet! That’s understandable – multiple studies have shown the benefits of owning a dog, from better physical health, to relieving stress.

In fact, the average dog gets their owner through five stressful events every week.

82% of all dog owners noticed an improvement in their life thanks to their furry best friend.

Owning a dog also motivates us to move more. More than two-thirds of people surveyed credit their dog with helping them to exercise more regularly.

78% of dog owners said they make life decisions based on their pet.

Another 20% said their dog helped them get through a tough breakup.

Eighty percent said it would be a dealbreaker if their romantic partner did not like their pet.

And four in 10 said their pet got them through the loss of a loved one.

But the best part of having a dog in your life? According to 55% of those surveyed, “unconditional love” is the biggest benefit of dog ownership, followed by constant companionship.