Of course, doggies are better than cats, right? We understand why you cat lovers appreciate your cats, but dogs have so many traits to appreciate which makes us favor them.
For one, dogs make us laugh. You can count on your pooch to cheer you up if you're having a rough day. Just think of how you would feel without your doggy — you'd likely still be down in the dumps! Having your dog by your side encourages you to laugh with them and go on a walk, distracting yourself from the problems at hand.
1. Dogs make you laugh.
A pilot study of 95 people found that dog owners laughed significantly more frequently than cat owners. Cats might even be a drag — even participants without pets reported laughing more than those who just owned cats.2. Dogs help you make friends.
“Pet dogs can act as catalysts for human social interactions, and it has been suggested this may enhance feelings of well-being,” according to one study, which found that strolling around with a dog led to more interactions, especially with strangers, than when walking solo.“When I’m outside with my dog, I always meet new people and chat with them,” one respondent said in a survey of 23 elderly dog owners who were single.
3. A dog’s sense of smell can be useful.
University of Pennsylvania researchers are currently training Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds how to sniff out ovarian cancer.4. Dogs are technologically-advanced.
While most cats are busy batting crumpled tissues around the house, some tech-savvy dogs are learning how to recognize and respond to written commands on an iPad, like “sit” or “whirly,” as well as mastering the art of taking selfies. A London-based company called City Dog offers sessions to train your dog how to take flattering photos of himself by swiping his nose over the screen.
By now you know without a shadow of a doubt that dogs are much better than cats, which is why you should read more information that backs this up on Business Insider. Have fun with your pooch!
