FANCY BORROWING A DOG ?
If you love city living, staying out late with friends, going on lots of holidays and weekend breaks then this chaotic urban living is pretty much incompatible with owning a dog.
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Fortunately though a dog-sharing service has come on the scene. Doing exactly what is says on the tin borrowmydoggy.com hooks up the dog-deprived with owners who could do with a break or generally need some help with minding their dog.
“People come to us who have been thinking of buying a dog but want to be certain that, emotionally and physically, they’ll be able to cope full-time,” says Rikke Rosenlund, founder of Borrow My Doggy, which matches dog owners with local borrowers across Britain who might be going on holiday or need some dog-sitting help.
“Or else maybe they have strenuous jobs during the week and can’t look after a pet properly but want to spend their weekends doing so. In which case we put them in touch with dog owners who live close to them and might be going away for the weekend and, instead of using kennels, want to place their pet in a more domestic setting.” That way dog, owner and sitter are happy.
Dogs offer more than just companionship, increasing numbers of medical studies have shown the therapeutic benefits of pet ownership – and, of course, there are physical benefits too, especially for those who lead more sedentary lifestyles. If you’re considering borrowing a dog, check out these benefits.
You’ll exercise more
Borrowing a dog can motivate you to exercise. On those days when it might be easy to skip a workout, borrowing a dog can give you the push you need to get out there. Taking your dog for a 30 minute walk can greatly improve your health.
You’ll feel less stressed
There have been lots of studies that have shown how dogs decrease stress levels. Petting your dog, playing with your dog, and simply watching your dog can reduce your stress. Research shows that dogs reduce stress hormones and the effects usually outweigh the stress caused by being responsible for a dog while their are with you.
Your social life may improve
Not only does walking your dog help you to get exercise, it might also help you get a date. People are more likely to stop and talk with you when you’re walking a dog. Going to the dog park can also lead to strangers striking up conversations with you about your dog.
Your heart will be healthier
Studies have shown that petting a dog lowers a person’s heart rate. Therefore you are more likely to have a healthy heart.
You’re less likely to feel depressed
The benefits of a dogs companionship extend to your mental health as well. You are less likely to be depressed. Caring for a dog helps relieve symptoms of depression and encourages people to be more positive. So, with more of us working longer hours, living in smaller, urban homes and emotional burdens of ownership, dog borrowing might be the solution for those can’t quite commit. https://www.borrowmydoggy.com/