You already know your dog makes your life better. The real question is how much better. Most dog parents think they know all the perks of living with a pup, but some of the benefits are way more surprising than you might expect.
When I ran through this myself, I realized Henry deserves a lot more credit than he gets. At this point, I am pretty sure he could co-host the quiz and still get most of the answers right. It is equal parts eye-opening and entertaining.
This is not a serious exam, and there are no wrong answers. It is just a fun way to see how much your dog does for you every day. Ready to test your dog parent knowledge and get a few laughs along the way. Let’s dig in and have some fun!
Budget tip:
The benefits of a dog sometimes are priceless. That's the point of this quiz. Sure there are expenses with being a dog parent. But in the end, nothing beats a life surrounded by animals, including dogs.
Companion Dog Benefits Quiz
1. Your boss just called you and said your presentation today appeared to be prepared by a kindergarten and you need to up your game or update your resume.
What do you do next?
A. Prepare your resume
B. Scream at your boss
C. Meditate with your dog
D. Run with your dog
2. You find yourself worried about your child at school. Your anxiety is rising while your hair is falling out.
What do you do?
A. Homeschool your child
B. Dress your child in a decontamination suit
C. Mindfully pet with your dog
D. Paddle Board with your dog
3. Your doctor says your borderline diabetic, you need to exercise more, and make better food choices.
What do you do?
A. Dive headfirst into the bag of potato chips labeled “less sodium” or “baked”
B. Grab a box of chocolate-covered almonds
C. Meditate with your dog
D. Hike with your dog
Learn how to give your dog a massage in this step-by-step guide.
4. Your partner asks why you haven’t worn the “tight jeans” in a while.
What do you do?
A. Confess that they are the “don’t fit jeans” now
B. Slug him for asking
C. Say “I’m saving them” and then go for a walk with your dog
D. Say nothing, grab your dog, and meditate
5. You’ve drawn the short straw and have been selected to fire 10 people by zoom.
What do you do?
A. Quit
B. Turn the camera off and pay your child $20 to do it instead of you
C. Meditate with your dog and keep your pup by your side during the zooms
D. Go for a run with your dog and pet your dog during the zooms
What should you do?
A. Chase him down and chew his behind off too
B. Act like it never happened
C. Meditate with your dog
D. Go biking with your dog
Learn the benefits of meditation with your dog in this article.
7. You lay in bed and stare at the walls. You worry about the big presentation, your parents, your partner, your child, and your health. The worries pile up and the hours slowly drift away.
What do you do?
A. Turn on your iPad and browse the net for something interesting to read
B. Get up and have another slice of cake
C. Meditate with dog
D. Make a note to run with your dog after work tomorrow
Discover easy ways to bring your dog to work in this article.
8. You turn on the news only to become depressed by the sight of the daily events.
What do you?
A. Cry, skip dinner and go straight for dessert
B. Pour a glass of wine
C. Turn off the TV and mindfully pet your dog
D. Go for a walk with your dog
Discover a dog friendly way to smudge your home in this article.
9. As you look through old pictures, you’re suddenly reminded of the tragic loss of your favorite grandfather. You’re filled with sorrow.
What do you do?
A. Cry and clutching a photo of your grandfather
B. Pour a glass of bourbon straight up in his honor
C. Meditate with your dog
D. Run stairs with your dog
In this article, I talk about how to be grateful with your dog.
10. You’ve just been served with divorce papers. You married your high school sweetheart and thought you’d be married “until death do us part.” But someone younger has come along.
What do you do now?
A. Post a video on social media about your scumbag partner
B. Make a nice bonfire with his remaining items
C. Mindfully pet your dog
D. Go for a hike with your dog
In this article, I talk about various exercises you can do with your dog.
Results of Companion Dog Benefits Quiz
The more C and D answers, the closer you are to mastering your dog companion benefits.
In this article, I discuss the benefits of meditating with your dog.
If you have several A or B answers, do not worry. We all have those days and moments. The point is to not stay stuck in them and that’s exactly how a dog can help you move out of stress and anxiety. Your dog can also help with improving your heart health and overall health.
In this article, I talk about how to reduce stress with your dog.
Are you mastering the benefits of your companion dog
According to a recent survey, 94 million households have a pet. So, making the best of pet parenthood is important. With that in mind, the point of this quiz is simply to bring awareness of everyday ways you can involve your dog in improving your overall mental, physical, and emotional health. While these were extreme scenarios, and very narrowly focused, you can adapt them to your life. When you find your stress levels or anxiety elevating, take a deep breath and ask yourself if your dog can help you? Chances are your dog can, if you will allow it to happen.
