I love dogs! We don't currently have a one as a family member, but have always had boxers. How about you?
We have three dogs - I believe pets provide owners with a lot of emotional benefits.
So true. Amazing how in tune they are with our emotions. And of course, now that people can have declared "support animals", that emotional benefit is being normalized.
And they are so good for elderly adults and others that may live alone, providing some social interaction
Have you ever considered taking your dogs into an environment where they can "serve" as emotional support for others? I guess they'd have to be certified in some way...
I think so, I know they use trained animals and handlers to achieve certain goals with patients.