Our dogs cheer us up with their antics
Stabbing at a school in Wales this lunchtime.
To think that London, or anywhere else for that matter, does not belong to any one demographic
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Sleepeezee have recently released personalised dog beds, and to celebrate International Dog Day on the 26th August and dogs all year round, they’d like to hear about the ways your dogs have helped you.
Here’s what Sleepeezee has to say: “British bed manufacturer Sleepeezee is proud to launch a collection of dog beds, in partnership with Battersea Dogs Home, which offer your companion a great sleep. Two distinct styles are available in a selection of sizes and colours, all of which can be personalised with your dogs name on.”
Perhaps the need to get out and walk your dog each day has helped you feel fitter and stronger? Have you learned any important lessons from your dog? Maybe being greeted by your dog’s smiling face and wagging tail at the end of a tough day helps you deal with stress?
However your dog has helped you, share on the thread below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one GNer will win a £300 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list) and a Sleepeezee dog bed.
Thanks and good luck!
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My dog helps me keep fit - you need to get out the house with a dog. It also helps you to meet people as you get talking to other dog owners!
We lost our old dog after 13 very happy years of him being our whole life. Ben went everywhere with us, he had his passport and travelled through Europe, he even had a blog which covered his whole life.
After he passed, the house was empty, there was no routine or structure to our days. I didn't have a reason to go out, and even the supermarket came to us.
Two weeks ago we found Oscar, a 14 week old Cocker Spaniel. His new owner couldn't cope with him. He has completely changed our lives, he is entertaining and keeps us busy again. He keeps us on our toes, (he also bites them with his sharp little teeth). We now go out everyday, we have a reason to. We take road trips to find new places for him to have adventures. We see our grandson more often he loves to come and play with Oscar.
Dog walkers are friendly people and Oscar has lots of doggy friends, and we have lots of people to talk to.
Perhaps we will start puppy classes to get the most out of Oscar, but just now he is doing really well with his training, we have researched the cocker spaniel and could almost pass an exam about them. Or are puppy classes just an excuse for us humans to get together and meet new friends.
On the downside, we have to go out in the rain and snow, up to now he has only been with us in the summer months, but a good warm coat is all you need, and a hot coffee when you get home.
Yes our life is back to having meaning and lots of love, cuddles and tickles (and not just with Oscar). Oh and I am told the biting will stop soon.
Come rain or shine, a pooch needs fresh air and exercise, so no matter your mood or energy levels, there's a walk to be done, which not only benefits you both physically, but blows the cobwebs away from whatever the day has dealt you. There's a reason why it's said 'Dogs are a man's best friend' & it's true - pure and simple & that's why Boodles, 12 years young, is my little (not so!) helper 
I have had dogs all my life and now I have downsized & the last one died, I find it very difficult without one, but my family have dogs. My son I. Law was diagnosed with bone Cancer. Luckily they got a puppy a year ago & she has helped him enormously. He had never had a dog before. This one is a beautiful Pointer & she lies at his feet when he is recovering from intensive IVF. When he meditates she also meditates. She seems to know at such a young age that his is very unwell & is such a comfort to him. When he sits is the garden she jumps up high into the apple tree to get him an apple. Life would be so different without her distractions.
My dog has been the best decision I have made. He is my best medication. He has helped lessen my anxiety by reducing the feeling of isolation I had and has also given me a reason to be more active and get out of the house. I no longer snooze my alarm clock before going to work, I get up willingly and happily that bit earlier to spend time with him and look forward to collecting him from my mums when I finish. He also gives my mum a lot of enjoyment and gives her the confidence to go out walking
By helping my keep active by getting me out the house a couple of times a day
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