Most dog owners know that their dog has an ability beyond their own to sense things.
Many owners have experienced a time when their dogs knew something was going to happen before it did.
Whether we believe that dogs have physic abilities or believe they are just more aware of their surroundings, dog owners can use this ability to help themselves.
Paying attention to what your dog is trying to tell you can promote awareness of your surroundings.
Dogs can help us with our health and well-being.
Let your dog give you an awareness of your mood and mental health.
Many suffering from mental illness, whether it is mild or severe, can not sense spikes in depression or anxiety.
Looking to your dog for indications of chemical changes can help you balance your illness.
If your dog shows signs of comfort or concern, this is an indication that you might need to look at yourself and assess how you are feeling.
Do you need to adjust your medication? Do you need to take time for exercise or meditation? Do you need to take better care of yourself so that mental illness doesn't spike out of control.
Your dog will sense an imbalance before you do.
Take advantage of his sixth sense to keep your health in balance.
Let your dog warn you of upcoming danger.
Dog owners have often relayed stories of when their dog was insistent that they stay in the house a little longer.
A dog will try to grab your attention or try to delay you from leaving.
This is an indication that you could be headed into danger.
The owners that have ignored their dog's warnings have met with a car accident or other danger that their dog was sensing.
Next time your dog is acting unusual and is trying to delay you.
Let him do his job, and take a little more time that morning.
A few minutes won't make that big of a difference in the schedule and will keep you from the harm your dog is warning you about.
Your dog can feel what you need before you do.
If you are in need of comfort and love, your dog will sense when you need a nudge at your leg or a lick on your hand.
Stop and let him comfort you.
Petting a dog will calm you and introduce good and healthy feelings into your mind.
Giving love back to your dog will calm you.
This interaction of unconditional love will put you in a better state of mind.
You will be better prepared to open your heart to your spouse and children.
Dogs can detect other illnesses also.
They can detect cancer in its early stages.
Science has proven there are seven different kinds of cancer that dogs can detect.
If your dog is focused on a certain area of your body and shows concern after paying attention to that area.
Stop to think why your dog is so worried about that part of your body.
Take the time to have the doctor check that area for cancer.
Do dogs have psychic abilities or a sixth sense? Whether you believe it or not, every dog's owner can utilize their dogs awareness to improve their health and happiness.
Dogs understand us more than we understand them.
So pay attention to what your dog is trying to tell you.
It just might save your life.