Many people think allowing the dog to sleep on the bed with them is a bad for their health, but we’re here to say the opposite: snuggling with your dog can bring several benefits to you! As long as you take good care of them, and frequently bathe them - about once every two weeks - then you’ll be just fine. You’ll be even better since you’ll get tons of benefits like stress and anxiety relief, and help for that annoying insomnia! Read on to learn more about it!

“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” - Robert Benchley

Comfort

When dogs sleep on your bed they bring a feeling of satefy that's just so cozy!
When dogs sleep on your bed they bring a feeling of satefy that's just so cozy! Image source: Huffington Post

Whether for their warmth or just the love and happiness they share with us, there’s just something so comforting about snuggling with a dog!

Mental Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Stress and anxiety relief is of extreme importance for our mental health and snuggling with dog can bring you that peace!
Stress and anxiety relief is of extreme importance for our mental health and snuggling with dog can bring you that peace! Image source: I Heart Dogs

A dog’s attentive nature is very reassuring for us and gives us a feeling of safety whenever they’re around.

More than that:

Their presence along with rhythmic breathing promotes calmness and stress relief - just thinking about it already brings a warm feeling to your heart, doesn’t it?

No More Insomnia

Since dogs give us safety and calmness, we can fall asleep faster!
Since dogs give us safety and calmness, we can fall asleep faster! Image source: Pet Dentist

Since insomnia is usually caused by stress and anxiety and dogs help relieve those, letting your dog sleep on your bed makes it easier to fall asleep faster. The feeling of security dogs bring is also an essential part that brings peace to our nights.

Warm and Cozy

Dog's body temperature is about six degrees higher than ours, so it's only natural to get so warm and cozy with them!
Dog's body temperature is about six degrees higher than ours, so it's only natural to get so warm and cozy with them! Image source: The Wondrous

A dog’s body temperature is about six degrees higher than humans - that’s the reason why it gets so warm and cozy when they’re on the bed with us! Although it might get a bit too hot during summertime sometimes.

But thinking on the bright side:

You won’t need to use a duvet!

Benefits of Having a Dog for Depression

Dogs are extremely loyal and sense when we're feeling down, their unconditional love can only makes us feel better!
Dogs are extremely loyal and sense when we're feeling down, their unconditional love can only makes us feel better! Image source: Inspired Luv

Once you create that special bond with your pet, dogs are extremely loyal and they can sense when we need a bit of extra strength to go through the day. In the battle against depression, the presence of a furry friend and their unconditional love can do you wonders!

It’s Reciprocal

Every benefit we get from snuggling with our dogs, they get as well!
Every benefit we get from snuggling with our dogs, they get as well! Image source: Pets 4 Homes

In addition to bringing yourself all of these benefits, the love and well-being is reciprocal! If you ever wondered “why does my dog like to sleep with me?” at some point,

This is the answer:

Dogs love spending time near their owners, and when they sleep on the bed with you, it makes them very happy! This creates a long lasting bond that’s just amazing!

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