BENEFITS OF SHARING THE BED WITH YOUR DOG

There is plenty of science-backed evidence that supports sleeping with your pup 🐶🤍 So if you’re comfortable - share the bed!

1. Reduced depression - dogs relax us and promote the flow of oxytocin - the love hormone!

2. Promotes deeper sleep. Oxytocin activates our theta brain waves. Research has even shown that our heartbeats often sync up with our dogs during sleep. How sweet 🥹🖤

3. Increased sense of security - especially in women or anyone who has experienced trauma. Dogs have protective and alerting insticts - even if they are friendly, they are good deterrents.

BONUS -

4. Lowers blood pressure.

5. Strengthens the bond with your dog.

6. Decreases loneliness.

7. Eases insomnia. Studies suggest that having a dog in the bed can help relieve insomnia by mitigating anxiety and modifying hyperarousal and hypervigilance. All of this creates a better mood and environment for slumber, which can help combat insomnia.

#lemon8partner #lemon8pets #dogsoflemon8 #puppy #puppytips #petsoflemon8 #dogmom