Bad mood goes away. Contact with dogs helps us produce oxytocin, the hormone of love, happiness, and trust. So, our pets help us to relax and forget about all the problems that keep us awake.
Safety. Their sharp hearing and unique sense of smell will make sure that if anything goes wrong, your dog will draw your attention and warn you about any dangers. Studies show that women feel much safer with dogs and sleep better.
No more nightmares. Scientists have proved that dogs can protect us not only in real life but in sleep as well. Specially trained dogs can help patients with a bunch of sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, apnea, and even PTSD. And some dogs don’t need any training to wake up their owners when they have nightmares, they do it instinctively.
We spend less money on doctors and pills. Studies have also shown that when we pet our dogs and talk to them, our arterial pressure goes down. Close contact with dogs improves our immune systems. It’s been proved that dog and cat owners see doctors less often, and they need fewer meds to handle sleep problems and cardiovascular diseases.
Warmth and comfort. Since ancient times, people would sleep in bed with dogs to keep warm. Sleeping next to a dog is a million times better than a heating pad — any dog owner will agree.

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