{"id":14339,"date":"2024-10-01T14:12:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=14339"},"modified":"2024-10-01T14:12:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:12:26","slug":"8-things-that-happen-to-your-body-if-you-let-your-dog-sleep-in-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=14339","title":{"rendered":"8 things that happen to your body if you let your dog sleep in bed"},"content":{"rendered":"

To let your dog sleep in your bed or not, that is (often) the question.\u00a0Personally, I think it\u2019s very cozy sleeping with my dog by my side, it relaxes me. I just find I have to wash my sheets more often.<\/p>\n

But dog owners have varied opinions on the issue; some think it\u2019s unhygienic, while others think it\u2019s relaxing and necessary for a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

But now research has emerged that shows there are a number of advantages to having your four-legged friend by your side.<\/p>\n

The study involved 150 participants from the Center for Sleep Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the results are surprising.<\/p>\n

Among the participants, 56 percent said they shared a bed or bedroom with a dog or cat.\u00a0And in this group, 41 percent said the animals helped them to sleep better at night, according to U.K. newspaper the\u00a0Daily Mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Research showed that in most cases sleeping with your dog relaxed owners as they felt more secure with their pets by their side.<\/p>\n

Still not convinced? Here are eight reasons why sleeping with your pet by your side is better for you, according to the research.<\/p>\n

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1. Comforting<\/h2>\n

Having your best friend close by for hugs can put you in a better mood before\u00a0going to sleep.<\/p>\n

2. Helps you drift off<\/h2>\n

I often find it hard to fall asleep at night and I know I\u2019m not the only one.\u00a0A study shows that a dog reduces stress and makes you calmer, which in turn helps you to drift off easier.<\/p>\n

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3. Reduces stress<\/h2>\n

Research shows that dogs can help to reduce stress. Therapy dogs are a good example of how animals are used to help those suffering after traumatic events in their lives.<\/p>\n

4. Provides warmth<\/h2>\n

Dogs like to be near us and in winter they offer that extra warmth in bed.<\/p>\n

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5. Reduces the risk of depression<\/h2>\n

Dogs provide unconditional love.\u00a0For those people suffering with depression, close proximity to a dog can make you feel better.<\/p>\n

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6. Safe space<\/h2>\n

Even if your dog isn\u2019t the perfect watchdog, we always feel that little bit safer with a dog by our side. They are a good deterrent\u00a0for anyone considering breaking in to your home and knowing that their powerful hearing would pick up on trespassers and alert us, is something that makes any dog owner feel that little bit safer.<\/p>\n

7. Beneficial for your dog<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just you who feels better having your dog by your side at night, your dog also appreciates the extra comfort.\u00a0There is no one else in the world that your dog loves as much as you, so being by your side at night is something that your dog will love.<\/p>\n

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8. Dogs are good for your brain<\/h2>\n

Feeling calm, safe and happy because\u00a0your dog sleeps by your side is all due to a reaction in your brain caused by your\u00a0oxytocin levels increasing when you pet your dog. When your oxytocin hormone is released it increases your sense of relaxation, confidence and psychological stability. This\u00a0is not only good for your mood but also for your brain, according to\u00a0studies<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Share this article with your friends so that they also know the benefits of letting your dog sleep in bed!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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