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Dachshunds or other dogs are now doing some dangerous missions for human: detecting bombs, drugs, suppressing crimes… Moreover, they also make our lives a lot happier.
Recently studies have shown more magical things that dachshunds or other dogs help us get happier, make people improve their health, stabilizes their psychology with positive emotions.

Experts proved that you will wake up easier and happier when you have a dachshund puppy whirring around your bed. If you can have a light morning exercise or walk in the sun with your dachshunds, it is really good for your health. That’s just a small example, let’s see how the researchers explain specifically about the superpower of dachshunds.

1. They can help you improve your emotions.

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A lot of research has shown that raising pets, especially friendly and highly interactive animals like dogs especially dachshunds will help you maintain a more positive view of everything while supporting you dealing with difficulties in life.
Owning dachshunds has a positive effect on the endocrine system. These cute little friends can reduce the owner’s anxiety and depression. Many specific situations have been studied and presented as evidence, animal expert Karen Winegar concluded that: the magical bond between human and animals is beyond the mental, it goes right into the heart through our emotions and nourishes our soul in a way that nothing else can do.

A lot of research has shown that raising pets, especially friendly and highly interactive animals like dogs especially dachshunds will help you maintain a more positive view of everything while supporting you dealing with difficulties in life.
Owning dachshunds has a positive effect on the endocrine system. These cute little friends can reduce the owner’s anxiety and depression. Many specific situations have been studied and presented as evidence, animal expert Karen Winegar concluded that: the magical bond between human and animals is beyond the mental, it goes right into the heart through our emotions and nourishes our soul in a way that nothing else can do.

2. Love from your dog makes you feel loved.

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Spending time playing with your four-legged friends will have a positive impact on the brain. When cuddling them your body will produce more Oxytocin. Oxytocin is known as the “love hormone”, a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in the endocrine system. Oxytocin helps to calm the system of neutrons in the brain, helping you relax and also increasing your ability to believe in good things. 

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Look at this puppy, your brain will release love hormones! Photo by Jessie Lynn Lupa‎

It is known that Oxytocin is only released in other cases such as orgasm, when a mother breastfeeds, at birth, or when romantic dating between couples.

It is known that Oxytocin is only released in other cases such as orgasm, when a mother breastfeeds, at birth, or when romantic dating between couples.

3. They are a stress relief therapy.

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At the same time with increasing levels of Oxytocin, interacting with your pet also helps to reduce levels of Cortisol – the hormone responsible for causing stress.
Studies at New York University show that participants who take a high-difficulty test will be less stressed when their dog is around.
Cortisol is a negative agent which leads to many unpleasant feelings.

Please take in mind that Cortisol also can make you more sensitive to painful feelings and weaken the immune system, making you more vulnerable to bad factors outside the environment.
However, amazingly, raising dachshunds or other dogs will help eliminate this harmful hormone. For those who are struggling with diabetes, reducing Cortisol will also reduce blood sugar naturally.
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Some other studies have successfully piloted dogs to work, helping office workers reduce stress, recover faster after challenges at works. Besides, dachshund owners are more capable of social interaction than non-adopters.

4. Improving the communication ability of owners.

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If you are a shy, an introverted person and find it difficult to share yourself, a dachshund puppy as a friend will be good for you.
Walking a dachshund in a park or going to a pet club will help you increase your chances of interacting and communicating with others. In parallel, people who own dachshunds have a common knowledge base (dogs) and have topics to exchange which will help you become more confident. Joining a dachshund lovers club is a way to increase your ability to communicate and create positive relationships in life.

5. Strengthen the physical body and reduce cardiovascular disease.

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Clinical research shows that people who own dachshunds have lower blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Owning a dachshund means that you have a higher intensity of traveling, or participating in sports activities such as walking, jogging… A simple action like throwing a branch Far away trees for dachshunds to bring you can also significantly improve your health and mood indicators.
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Some dachshunds with special training can become therapies to support some disorders such as autism in children. This research has been applied in practical medical centers for special children. A dachshund dog was trained as a therapy dog for children with autism. Also, nursing homes raising dogs help older people feel less lonely.
These are just simple examples of many ways that dachshunds can improve your life.

If you are living with a dachshund, show him love and take care of him after reading this article. There is one more thing you should know, your four-legged friend can understand the love and care from you.

This article uses photos from Dachshund Bonus Group and the photos were shared by member of the group. Thanks to all members for the shares.

What reasons make you love dachshunds. Please comment.