I'm wondering how many people come home from a hard day at work and spend time with their dog to relax. Dogs are good listeners when you need someone to tell your troubles to. They never criticize or judge. They don't even care if you're sad or happy, ugly or beautiful, they're never too busy to be right there with you, no matter what. The soft touch of fur is comforting; why else would stuffed animals be so popular? Just stroking a dog has been proven to lower blood pressure, and studies have shown that dog owners recover from some illnesses better than dogless people. Being the dog fanatic that I am, I always have one of my dogs on my lap, or at least very nearby, when I'm working on the computer. And many times, when I'm watching tv, I give a massage to the dog on my lap. I've found that it relaxes me as well as the dog. When you come home from a tough day, try collapsing on the couch and taking a few minutes to give your dog a
massage. It's a great way to wind down a busy day, for your dog as well as for you.
