10 reasons to be thankful for your dog this Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, as you gather around the table with your family and friends, you will be giving thanks for your health and successes this year.  And that’s to be expected.  You should be thankful for your friends, your health, your wealth, and so much more.

But you should never forget to say thank-you for that one important guy in your life who is always there, no matter what.  You should always be thankful for your dog.

Why?

1. He loves you no matter what. If you come home tired and cranky, he loves you.  If you’re sick, he comforts you.  If you take your bad day out on him, he loves you.  If you’re rich of poor, it doesn’t matter. He loves you.
2. He’s good for your health. According to WebMD, dog owners are less likely to get heart disease, have lower blood pressure, report decreased levels of stress and can have an increased immune system, among other benefits.
3. He’s always happy to see you. Nothing could be more exciting for your dog than when you come through the door from work every day.  He’s there ready to treat you like a queen or king, giving you millions of kisses and ready to spend the evening doing whatever you want.  It doesn’t matter to him as long as you’re there.
4. He knows how to have fun.  Life will never be boring when you have a dog. They can find simple ways to have fun and entertain you at the same time – like running zoomies around the house or even just looking at your with a quizical expression when you same something wierd. 
5. You will never be alone.  No matter your mood, your behavior or what you may have done, your dog will always be there for you through thick and thin, sickness and health, joy and sorrow.
6. You can reduce your stress. Going for a run through the neighborhood or just cuddling on the couch, you can feel your stress melt away when you take the time to share it with your dog.
7. You can improve your social life. Dogs can be great conversation starters.  You never know who you might meet out on your daily walk who will become a dear friend for life…all because of the dog.
8. They give emotional support.  What better shoulder to cry on or friend to share your sorrows.  I promise they will never tell.
9. They love to snuggle.  It doesn’t matter if you pile up on the sofa together to watch a movie for the 10th time in a week, the dog will be right there and never complain.
10. You have your own personal watchdog.  He may not have to protect you from danger, but he will if needed.  Maybe he will just be there to watch over you unconditionally and all you have to give in return is a hug and a scratch behind the ears.

So, when you give thanks this year, remember us.  And we’re thankful for you as well.