Will Having a Dog Make Your Life Better?

If you've ever read my blog before, you probably know how I feel about dogs. So you obviously know the answer to the above question is a resounding yes. So really, we could just call it a day and all go home, but then that would be missing out on an opportunity to talk about dogs and show you my favorite dog gifs, which is basically what I live for.

So on we go.

They make you go outside more.

When I work from home, sometimes an entire day will pass before I realize that I haven't stepped foot outside my apartment. And that's just sad. Having a dog means you have to go outside. And sure, it's annoying to have to wake up and trod Gatsby outside, but fresh air and sunshine is good for everyone.

Dogs help with loneliness. 

I am by myself all. the. time. And as silly as it seems, having a puppy around makes that so much better. That could also be because I most definitely treat my dog like a person, but hey, to each their own.

Dogs can make you feel safer.

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In my case, this is probably ridiculous, because Gatsby weighs practically nothing, and I'm pretty sure if someone broke into my house and gave him a treat, he would act like the dog above.

But if he hears someone at the door, he gives his scariest bark, and that makes me feel like no one will break in to see how big (tiny) he is.

They teach you responsibility.   

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Having a dog is a big deal. If you don't feed them, they won't get food. If you don't play with them, they won't get exercise. If you don't take them to the vet, no one else is going to make sure they take the right medicine and stay healthy. It's up to you. I think that being in charge of another living being at some point is a good practice for everyone to learn.

They up the happiness level in your life by at least three thousand percent. 

They love you and think you're the greatest thing that has ever happened and they live for the moment you get home from work. And if that doesn't make your life better, I don't know what will.

Why do you think dogs make your life better?

Struggles All Dog Lovers Know to be Real.

Feeling the urge to run into the other room whenever you hear a Sara McLachlan song.

Feeling so bad about leaving your dog at home that you actually consider canceling your plans.

Telling someone that out loud, then realizing that you are crazy and are probably going to die alone. 



Not canceling your plans in the spirit of trying to not die alone, and then wondering if your dog is okay. Are they just sitting there, waiting for you to come home? What do they even do without you?

Did you turn the oven off?

Feeling bad about not saving a bite for your pup.

Thinking you did something wrong when they don't want to snuggle. 

Putting off vacuuming for much longer than you should because you're pretty sure that kills a little bit of your dog's soul. 

Thinking on more than one occasion how much easier life would be if you could just text your dog and ask if the oven is off or if you need to come back home. 

Trying to figure out creative ways and excuses to bring your dog everywhere with you.

Thinking you probably really need to get another dog, so your current dog won't be lonely.

...But really, did you turn the oven off?