Top Dogs for Emotional Support

The Journal of Psychiatric Research and the Journal of Applied Developmental Science revealed that owning a dog improved mental health

Dog ownership has also been demonstrated to decrease blood pressure, triglycerides, and cholesterol.

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Some of these may be obvious to dog owners. Dog ownership has changed your life. Dogs can help relieve loneliness, despair, and anxiety

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See our top purebred and hybrid emotional support dog breeds. Loving companions will brighten your day.

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As a "cuddlebug," the Cavalier King Charles spaniel is a popular support dog. These loving dogs are smart and ready to please.

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They're smart, obedient, easy to teach, and great mental health companions. Standard poodles are working canines that embrace challenges

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Pugs, the "clowns" of the dog world, charm everyone with their human-like faces and playful nature. Pugs are social and good emotional support animals for most conditions.

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