Take the chance to hang out with your pup on National Doggy Date Night on February 3.
You鈥檙e working all day, out running errands, or spending time with your family and loved ones. How about slowing down to spend some quality time with the one who is always there for you 鈥撀� your dog.
History of Doggy Date Night
People have kept dogs as pets for 12,000 years. Throughout history, humans have benefitted from that relationship with dogs, from service dogs to police and firehouse dogs, to just everyday pets making extraordinary saves. Over the years man has grown to appreciate our relationship with dogs so much more. There are countless songs, movies, books, and TV shows built around our relationship with canines. From the timeless classic 鈥淥ld Yeller鈥� to 鈥淟assie鈥� and 鈥淲onder Dog,鈥� dogs have become more than a part of society, they鈥檙e a part of our families, and with good reason. They are steadfast companions and there are enough types (more than 150 breeds!) out there for everyone.聽
Dogs can live for as long as 15 years, making them a significant part of their owner鈥檚 life. For years, scientists have studied the special connection between dogs and humans, consistently finding that dogs provide social and emotional benefits for their owners, and the bond promotes positive well-being for both the owner and the dog. So they aren鈥檛 just good for your Instagram, they鈥檙e good for your health. They give us so much love and affection, it only makes sense that we return that love, right?
They don鈥檛 call them man鈥檚 best friend for nothing: dogs are loyal, protective, and always excited to see you! On this February 3, spend a little extra time with your dog: play games like fetch or frisbee, or go on a nice long hike. Go beyond the standard walks and couch snuggles and make an event out of it to make your pooch feel special!
