Dogs make life brighter, but you need to be willing and able to adopt before committing to it. Here’s how to know it’s time to purchase a pooch.
Dogs occupy a huge part of our cultural consciousness, and we’re not complaining.
There are a plethora of Instagram and Twitter accounts dedicated to them and an entire DoggoLingo language used to make heartwarming hound-centered memes.
It follows that getting your own pup crossed your mind at some point. If you’re feeling the itch, assess whether you’re showing these tell-tale signs you need a dog in your life.
As you might know, I’m a bestselling author and happiness researcher.
I wrote a book called Happy Habits.
In my research, I learned that there’s something researchers call “Adorableness Therapy.” This therapeutic concept means: When you spend time with cute doggie, you wind up boosting your happiness levels. So, getting a dog can help to improve your mood!
The following are signs you need to get a dog – no doubt about it!
The first sign you need a dog is simple: Dogs come to your mind all the time.
You get the picture—the heart wants what it wants, and a dog is a good thing to reward it with.
As we navigate tough times like a pandemic or recession or various personal challenges, thousands of people turn to getting a dog to occupy their time. Plus dogs offer a lot of emotional support. This is one of the rare benefits of this sad, crazy time. If you’re distancing from people with few companions nearby, a dog provides a welcome reprieve. Just make sure you’re thinking five years into the future—you’ll need time to care for them long after our current national situation changes. Adopt a forever friend rather than a pandemic pet.
Our last sign you need a dog and might love a puppy in your life: You need the exercise a dog makes possible. Exercising with someone is the ultimate health motivator and many dogs are more than ready to join you for walks, runs, and other activities. Even feeding your dog healthy dog food will remind you to eat healthily yourself. Get into a routine, and they’ll even remind you it’s time to go outside. Afterward, cuddling up on the couch together is that much sweeter.Get into a routine, and they’ll even remind you it’s time to go outside. Afterward, cuddling up on the couch together is that much sweeter.
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