Meet our child, Beau. Well, child with fur that is. Yes, this almost two year old Golden Retriever is the closest thing to a kid that Frazier and I can happily claim. We bought him right before Christmas in 2009, and he has been a wonderful addition ever since!
Of course we have all heard that before you have a baby, you should get a pet in order to hone your parenting skills. I don't know if that has been the case with us though. I mean what child can you leave alone for 24 hours straight?! Plus, Frazier and I are definitely both dog lovers, and we mainly just wanted a dog to love on and possibly train for hunting.
Yet, Beau has brought out somewhat of a parental side in me perhaps. Let's see...I love to talk about him and show pictures. I make sure he take his medication. I get very protective of him when other dogs are mean. I punish him when he tears up my socks. Yeah, yeah I know. I can hear parents everywhere laughing hysterically right now!
If you are thinking of getting your own pet, I would say go for it! A study from the University of Buffalo revealed that pets add enjoyment and happiness to couples' relationships. It also said they “have closer relationships, are more satisfied in marriage, and respond better to stress than couples who do not.”
What do y'all think? Do you think pets add stress or happiness to your relationship? Are they teaching better parenting skills? Comment on the Arkansas Bride Blog!
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