I am sure you have seen many articles on Odyssey about why people love dogs, why you should have a dog, etc. In all honesty though, dogs really are one of the best creatures on this planet. If you do not own a dog I recommend one. Sure, some dogs may misbehave and need to be trained but truly they are worth it. I have four dogs and it does get a bit hectic but they are the best things in my life. I am so grateful for my dogs and would not trade them for the world. Here are 10 reasons why dogs are the best:

1.) They have unconditional love for you

Dogs do not care how old you are, what size you are, what your doing with your life, etc. They love you no matter what and are always there for you.

2.) Dogs are truly your best friend or even best family member

They will follow you around to make sure they give you all the love they want you to have and sit with you on the couch when you need a buddy. Their is nothing better than hanging out with your dog.

3.) They help improve your mood

The jumping on you and licking your face will for sure put you in a better mood. If you come home from a bad day at work or just had a fight with a friend, they are always there to cheer you up.

4.) They decrease stress

It is actually scientifically proven that dogs help to decrease stress. They are fun, loving and like I said always there when you need them.

5.) They are just so darn cute!

I have never seen an ugly dog. Even if a dog is not the "best looking" dog in the world, their always seems to be a cuteness about all dogs. What is scary to me is that many humans find dogs cuter than babies at times!

6.) They are great workout buddies

I love taking my dogs for walks and they love it too. Not only do you have a reliable work out buddy but you can have someone to run with on a beautiful day.

7.) They are also great nap buddies

I mean who doesn't love snuggling with their favorite pooch? I rather wake up to my dog next to me than some jerk...

8.) They can actually be great food buddies too

Yeah dogs like to eat everything but I do not mind sharing my meatloaf and leftovers with my pooches. They make the dinner interesting.

9.) They are your alarm system (which can be good or bad depending on how you look at it)

Dogs bark at A LOT of things so sometimes their barking can be inconvenient when your trying to nap during the day or watch an episode of The Walking Dead. However my dogs are great watchers and bark when they sense anything unusual to them. They have saved me from some pretty bad situations and people so to me, their barking is worth to tolerate.

10.) Having a dog in life is just awesome

The nine reasons before this just put together how awesome dogs are. They keep you safe, their cute, their lovable, dependable - what more can you ask for?

So dogs are the best. Again if you do not own one, I suggest looking into it. They really are life changing and make your life so much better. To my dogs Andre (Nickname: Dr. Dre), Rocky (or Rocko), Cream, and Tasha, thanks for being the best dogs ever!

Tasha

Cream

Andre

Rocky