Dogs Man's Best Friend
What animal literally has the nickname, “man’s best friend?”
Yes, you thought it: Dogs.
According to Cesar, a dog food company, since about 15,000 and 14,000 years ago dogs and humans have had friendships just as close as SpongeBob and Patrick. According to archeologists, dogs have proven to be loyal, kind, and friendly since the beginning of time which has caused humans and dogs to become best friends. According to a study conducted by Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, pet owners looking to choose an animal are most “influenced by four key animal traits: calmness, trainability, sociability, and boldness.” Dogs who are calm are more likely to not cause any rampages or scandals in public places. Easily trained and social dogs have better manners and will be more liked because they are less likely to cause trouble. Finally, boldness in dogs can be very important especially when protecting their owner.
And consider the positive impact having a furry bff might have on a person’s mental health. Imagine Angela, a woman in her early twenties who has high anxiety due to work and the fact that she lives alone. She is walking through a park and there is a pet adoption event. Angela meets a small and adorable bulldog who crawls up into her lap when she sits down. This fluffy friend helps her feel instantly more relaxed and happy. Angela adopts the dog and names him Milo. Little Milo is incredibly friendly with his neighbors, causing Angela to have more conversations with them. And late one night when a burglar does try to break into the back of her apartment, protective and fierce little Milo barks loudly driving the criminal away, causing Angela to feel and be safer than before she had a dog.
It is mainly because humans love the company, the loyalty, and dedication we get from dogs that have caused them to become our favorite animal companions. Dogs chose us as life partners because they get love, food, and shelter. So, it is a win-win for both parties. Dogs for the most part are known for being friendly and kind overall. 
Another Family Member
Dogs have become so close to humans that we humans treat them like another family member. Canines are more than just our pets or companions, and we’re more than owners or masters to them as well. A study done by the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna reveals that dogs “are so well adapted to living with human beings that, in many cases, the owner replaces the need for connection with other dogs and [also] assumes the role of the dog's main social partner.” In fact, the same study declares that “The relationship between pet owners and dogs turns out to be highly similar to the deep connection between young children and their parents.” Humans and dogs have a deeper connection than that of owner and pet because both parties are able to create a relationship similar to a familiar relationship. Furthermore, dogs seem to also be taking the role of children. According to a survey done by Psychology Today, “72% of childless millennial women explicitly state that they prefer the company of their pet over the company of children.” Therefore, dogs are taking over families for good reasons. This same survey confirms that “49% of these women believe people with children are more stressed than people without children, 41% say they don't want to raise a child in the world's current conditions.” Having a dog instead of a child seems to be a compelling choice for many people, which is not surprising considering some of the benefits.
A Dog Will Increase Your Lifespan
According to HelpGuide.org dogs are not only our best friends, but they are also known for helping people live a happy and longer life. When one interacts with their dog, they can boost the production of happy hormones named oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine. When the body increases production of these happy hormones the levels of stress hormones are reduced as well. In addition, dogs can lower blood pressure and help humans have less social isolation, and can help people stay fit. Moreover, dogs can be essential in nursing homes because they are helpful especially because they are used as therapy. In nursing homes, dog therapy is used to help elders be happier, have companionship, and overall improve the well-being of the residents. In agreement with Golden Cares, the 10 benefits of pets for seniors are companionship, stress reduction, increased physical activity, emotional support, and social interaction. So, even in workplaces dogs can be very helpful for one's health, especially increasing the lifespan. As reported by Circulation, “Dog ownership was associated with a 24% risk reduction for all-cause mortality as compared to nonownership (relative risk, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.67–0.86) with 6 studies demonstrating a significant reduction in the risk of death.” Basically, the ownership of dogs can significantly increase the lifespan of their owners by just owning a dog.
In conclusion, because of the immense help dogs have given us, dog owners should shower their pets with love and snacks because they deserve it! Dogs will continue to be man's best friend because they are here to stay and grow with their owners. So, because dogs are helpful we should consider having dogs everywhere even in more workplaces. We should be thankful for our furry best friends in animal form!