Is life happier with a dog?
Dogs are more than just cuddly companions. Time
magazine reports that ‘Owning a Dog Is Really Good for You.’ Moreover, research
shows that dogs have many positive effects on the health and quality of life of
their owners. Amongst other benefits, owning a dog decreases levels of cortisol
(a stress-related hormone) and lowers blood pressure.
Research from The Kennel Club shows that stroking a
dog is the top choice for stress relief. Two thirds of dog owners choose to
cuddle or stroke a dog as their first port of call for comfort. Half also
believe walking their dog improves their mood and well-being.
This article examines the value of owning a dog on the
happiness levels of the owner. It is ideally suited for publication in the
March edition of ‘Dogs Today’ magazine to coincide with the International Day
of Happiness – Wednesday 20th March 2024. I propose a length of around
1000 words.
Research reveals that dog owners are turning to their
four-legged-friends to help with feelings of stress and sadness and shows that
dogs have provided a vital source of comfort to their owners, with more than
two thirds claiming that stroking or cuddling a dog would be their first port
of call when feeling stressed or down.
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People with dogs have lower blood pressure in
stressful situations than those without. One study even found that when people
with borderline hypertension adopted dogs from a shelter, their blood pressure
declined significantly within five months.
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Playing with a dog, can elevate levels of
serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.
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Dog owners have lower triglyceride and
cholesterol levels (indicators of heart disease) than those without dogs.
The article would also include interviews with dog
owners/lovers explaining their own experiences of how their own happiness is
brought about by owning their dog(s).
I have written a number of articles about dogs, for ‘Dogs
Today’ and ‘Mad About Dogs’ magazines. As a dog lover myself I am
confident that this article would appeal to your readers.
Examples of my recent dog related articles can be found
here:
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http://www.richardhill.co.uk/teameliot.pdf
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http://www.richardhill.co.uk/newfsinaction.pdf
I would be grateful if you would consider accepting this
proposal for publication in your magazine.
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