More Than Half Of People Would Rather Hang Out With Their Dogs Than People, Study Says.
ByBRANDI NEAL
I have a confession to make. Sometimes when I'm out with people I wish I were home with my dog instead. As it turns out, this is totally common (phew!). A new study reports that more than half of Americans decline social invitations to hang out with their dogs. I wasn't always like this; however the entire time I've had my current dog I've worked from home, and in some ways I treat her like a human child. I feel guilty for leaving her alone for more than a few hours because she's used to having me around all of the time and vise versa. I like being with her so much because she helps me relax and focus on something other than myself.
According to the study by Link AKC, a company that makes smart collars for dogs, the average dog gets their owner through five stressful events every week. "In fact, six in [10] survey takers said their dog often takes care of them in some way, shape or form, reinforcing the important two-way relationship between dogs and humans," the study reports. What's more, four in 10 people noted that their dog helped them get through the death of a loved one, and 88 percent of people said that their dog makes them a better person.
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and I love dogs too. I wouldn't want to spend a day without a furry face around. 
