Wednesday 30 November 2016

Benefits Of King Charles Spaniels As Pets And Therapy Dogs

By Christopher Nelson


Having pets can help relieve stress and thus is not only good for the heart but ultimately the health too. While there may be many breeds to choose from, picking one is all a matter of purpose and personality that the owner can deal with. One can have many reasons for getting a dog and the one chosen should be able to fulfill these objectives.

One type of pup you may want to consider getting are the spaniels. It is very easy to fall in love with king Charles Spaniels given that tend to be gentle, playful and comfort loving. They have this regal look of a little prince or princess that just seems too delicate for this world. They go at about a foot tall and weigh between 13 to eighteen pounds.

They are easy to carry which makes them rather fit for traveling. The fact that they are cute and cuddly makes them unfit for jobs involving guard duties and protection. Friendly with people and other dogs that they meet they will probably lead thieves to the silverware. If you want one that tends to be more active and goes out running, hiking and biting threatening men, you'd do well with something like a German Shepherd.

While they are fairly active, they are more delicate and not really the ones that should bask in the great outdoors. They love to play but mostly they like to follow you around and be on your tail on everything. These are lapdogs that both like fun and comfort While they would not count as lazy dogs, they can still be jumpy but are perfect for households that stay in an apartment.

The lapdog is very loyal, smart and relatively easy to train. The best way to train them is through positive reinforcement. So if you want them to learn a new trick, a treat should be attached as a reward. They make the perfect companions since spaniels can be brought around traveling and accompanying their human in daily tasks.

Spaniels make the list of top breeds to get for therapy dogs along with the Maltese and Beagle. They offer a solution to the persistence of loneliness and dread. It would be like having a best friend minus the anxiety attached to associating with society. This pup will give you so much affection if it knows that you are his owner.

Dogs have been long helping humans with certain tasks. Back then it would be hunting, guarding and even sledding. Now it has been found that chosen breeds are very effective at helping with therapy too. Dogs can be the source of affection and love for a person, as a start. There are many circumstances which this can work for different people.

Scientifically, There has been proof that using specific canines can help promote the release of dopamine and oxytocin and results to stabilized mood swings. Children who may feel socially isolated can benefit from this since it effectively addresses confidence and interaction issues. They can get talk a lot with the pups and and interact with them without the anxiety that is attached to talking to people.

The love, affection and companionship that these pups give people compensate what they have a hard time getting from the work and the people around them. The presence of such cute and furry creatures that cuddle with you and offer you their love can increase the brains production of chemicals that help regulate and relieve from negative emotions.




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