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International Stress Awareness Day: 5 Ways Your Dog Helps Reduce Your Stress

The first Wednesday in November is officially International Stress Awareness Day. That’s November 3rd in 2021. Since 1988, the International Stress Management Association has brought awareness to stressors that can put a strain on our mental health.

There’s no denying that being a dog parent can have its stressful moments. But did you know that there are loads of things our dogs do to help alleviate our stress?

There are some obvious ways dogs help us with our stress, like when they give us unconditional love. However, there are some less-than-obvious ways our pups help keep stress to a minimum, too. Here are a few.

How does your dog help reduce your stress? Are you going to relax with your dog on International Stress Awareness Day? Let us know in the comments below!

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