What are the benefits of getting a dog?

Question

I'm making a list of benefits of getting a dog to convince my mom to let me get one. best answer 10points

Answer 1

1. Dogs are perfect friends for kids

2. Playful never get boring

3. Tell your mom you want a life long friend

4. People who have dogs live longer

5. Dogs protect and guard there family`s

6. Tell your mom that you want a dog beyond description but dont bug her too much or she will say no

7. Start looking on www.petfinder.com

Answer 2

Protection, friendship, happiness, stress relieve.

It's just something to look forward to when you get home.

Someone that will never be mad at you and is always willing to cheer you up.

Answer 3

the relieve stress. people who own dogs or any pet tend to live longer than those who dont. they are super cute. they are great protectors

Answer 4

Good Friend and Companion, good Guard Dog (If its a Big dog), Good Friend through and through, A Family member, a living thing that you can take Responsibility for, Someone to keep you Company. And that`s all I can think of. Good Luck hun!

Answer 5

If you were  to get a dog, i recommend getting a miniature schnauzer.

1. great with kids

2. don't shed!

3. listen very well

4. not hard to take care of!

(i've had 5 schnauzers, they're great house pets!)

Answer 6

Unconditional love is one pro.  It's been proven they relieve stress.  They can teach responsibility, but only if the person wants to be taught lol.  My dog taught me patience, because let's face it, flying off the handle does not help any situation involving a dog.

Answer 7

you get a best friend & gaurdian--someone who will love you for who you are & will never ditch you. this relationship is forever.

not to mention, petting a dog reduces stress & blood pressure and definately allows you to live a longer, happier life. (its been proven through scientific studies)

Answer 8

taking care of them teaches you responsibility ;) ... great loyal companion...  

Answer 9

1. They teach you responsibility

2. You'll Have a companion in tough times

3. They love you without judging you

4. They provide fairly cheap entertainment

5. They are like mops, brooms, and dustpans all in one! You'll never have dirty floors.

6. They cuddle with you

7. They are like a security system

8. They eat any bugs that are in the house ( at least mine do )

9. They teach you loyalty

10. They teach you how to love

Oh, and one time my fat old dog saved me and my sisters from a young boxer. She had a bad leg, but she fought through it to save us, and she ended up giving the boxer stitches, and she was just fine!

Answer 10

1. Guard our family

2. Kids become more responsible

3. Growing with a dog will make adaptive

4. walking dog will give u good health

5. A live personal play met who loves playing with u

6. Protection

  

Answer 11

They are great company and they give you confirt and they are fun to play with, it gets you out of the house more because you have to walk them and take them outside to play once in a while. they also teach you to be more responsible becase you have to take care of them.  Some make great watch dogs too.

hope this helps.

Answer 12

1. Security

2.comfort

3.helps you understand the meaning of responsibilities.

And that's from my own experience sine I am young and was beggin my mom for a dog since I was 3.

Answer 13

Protection

Teaches responsibility.  

Fitness and better health. (make dog walking a daily routine)

It;s been proven that pet owners have less stress and lower blood pressure