9. When you get a dog, you stay healthy

Per WebMD; "pets help lower blood pressure and lessen anxiety. They boost our immunity. They can even help you get dates." You feel loved. Studies have shown that when a dog sees its owner, its brain secretes the same substances as ours when we are in love. Gregory Berns, director of the Emory Center for Neuropolicy and his team are using an fMRI to take a look inside the brains of our furry friends. Their research is amazing and is fueled by their love of dogs. He wrote a must-read article in The New York Times called, "Dogs Are People, Too." It's true. Because science. They should be treated as such.

10. You stay in a little more

My wife and I went out more before we got Marshall. Dinner, movies, bars, etc. When you have a little puppy to take care of, you want to be there for them. Especially if you work all day. I can't imagine an existence where one is forced to sit in a crate all day and all night. That isn't what life is about. Having a dog is a responsibility. You need to step up to the plate for the little guy and be there. They will love you for it. We learned to love and look forward to coming home to Marshall. A dog's greeting alone makes it all worth it.

11. You move more

Take the pup for a walk. According to Shape Up America, there are about 3,000 steps in 1.5 miles. A 1.5 mile walk takes about 30 minutes. So in just a half hour, you can take your dog for a nice walk (that they will love) and you can achieve 30 percent of the 10,000 step goal that has been considered the minimum standard to a healthy lifestyle. Taking my dog for a walk is one of my favorite things to do. I love it and so does he. When we are on a walk he looks back at us with a little tongue-out grin. It's a smile. I just know it.

12. You laugh

Not a day goes by where I don't see some hilarious and adorable video of a silly dog on Facebook or YouTube , That, coupled with the hysterical behaviors of our furry friends, ensures a day full of hahaha. There's nothing like the antics of a clumsy puppy. As we all know, laughter is the best medicine.








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