Everybody has their bad days. We've all had enough of them to know how to cheer ourselves up. Whether it's a hot cup of coffee, a call to mom, a wine night with your best friends – we've all got our go-to pick-me-ups. There are few things, though, that are as good at cheering you up as your dog – and here's why.
1. They are always, always, incredibly excited to see you.
No matter how bad of a day you have had, when you walk through the door, your dog's day is made. They act like it's the most exciting thing to happen, ever, and it makes a person feel pretty damn loved.
2. They can tell if you're sad, but you don't have to talk to them about it.
They can't ask and are totally content to just be cute and hang out with you.
3. But if you do want to tell them about your terrible day, it's 100 perecent guaranteed that they won't share what you say.
Because they can't.
4. They are cute, and fuzzy and warm.
All of which combat sadness.
5. They don't judge.
6. They are rarely sad.
Dogs are happy nearly all the time, and happiness is contagious.
7. They trust you, completely.
8. They really want to please you.
Partly because you give them treats when they do… but also because they love you.
9. They are funny.
And laughter kills gloominess.
10. They are up for doing whatever you want.
Even if it is this.
11. They love you unconditionally.
No matter what you do, how ugly you look, how bad you smell, how horribly you failed that exam, your dog still loves you and thinks you are the greatest person in the world.
Cheers to all the awesome dogs out there. Dogs really are a person's best friend.