If you are a dog lover & searching for your a new best friend, but confused whether to stick with a dog or try something new like cats, we are here to help you out.

Below we are listing 5 undeniable reasons why dogs are better than cats which will certainly help you to make up your mind!

1) Dogs can be easily trained

Lets accept the fact that dogs are much easier to train.When did you last see a trained cat? Don’t count those hilarious potty trained felines :D. Yes, going through their puppyhood stage is tough but it does get much easier. Dogs can be taught various tricks, manners & behavioral patterns. Infact dogs loves to be trained as it provides them much needed mental stimulation. On the other hand you can also train a cat but they prefer not to. What is the point of doing tricks for a treat when they can simply steal it away from your hand & run away?

2) Dogs are better guards

Have you ever heard about a protective cat? We bet you guys haven’t! Dogs are known well to protect their owners from burglars & strangers. It doesn’t matter if they are a large or a small breed, they will bark & it will be so loud that you won’t be able to ignore it. Dogs are known to have amazing sixth sense & there are various stories about a dog saving their masters from a burning house. But do you know what a cat would do in this situation? sleep !

3) Very loyal

The statement ” Dogs are man’s best friend” is certainly there for a reason. Dogs will tilt their head side to side tryng to understand what your are saying or what you want, Cats will simply stare at you & slowly try to move away. Dogs care about your feelings & they certainly are better pets compared to cats. It is a proven fact that people having dogs tend to have lower blood pressure and longer life span, even if they stay alone.

4) Dogs help you stay fit

If you own a dog, it becomes essential to take them out for long walks & that means you will have to walk too! Along with helping your dog to get rid of accumulated energy, it will also do wanders for you as it is considered a low-impact cardio. It is a win-win situation which you would not have if you owned a cat!

5) Dogs are hilarious

One best thing about owning a dog is that they will make you laugh. They act as goofballs you definately need in your life. Whether you are laughing at their unintentional behaviour or just sharing laugh together, you will surely have a blast. A recent study showed that dog owners laughed more compared to cat owners & the people without pets laughed even less. This fact proves that cats are downers.