I\u2019m sure all you dog owners out there have noticed that a lot more people come up to you in public when your buddy is with you. Dogs naturally attract attention where some people simply don\u2019t. Sometimes people are too shy to approach strangers and just don\u2019t feel like talking to other people, ending in many missed opportunities to connect. This is where Fido comes in and helps bridge the gap for you! Maybe your Pedigree created a perfect moment like this in their Feed the Good commercial<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dogs are easy and fun to interact with. They\u2019re so good at distracting you when you\u2019re uncomfortable that it\u2019s no surprise they clear out the awkwardness between people. They give you something to focus on and talk about when you aren\u2019t sure what else to say, and that initial bond can grow into a great friendship. There\u2019s also something special about another person appreciating your buddy like you do. Whenever someone stops me to pet and say hi to my golden retriever or Labrador mix, I automatically feel friendlier and more willing to open up to that person.<\/p>\n 2) Dogs Can Improve Social Skills for People With Social Difficulties<\/strong><\/p>\n Admit it; sometimes hanging out with your dog is much more fun than hanging around people. You can tell him anything and he won\u2019t judge you. He\u2019ll just be there for you. There aren\u2019t any confusing social cues to understand and follow when you are with your dog. You can just be you and know that he still loves you, and having that special relationship can give you the confidence to reach out to others.<\/p>\n Each child and situation is unique, so it\u2019s important to stay cautious when when deciding whether to adopt a dog for your child or not. Having a dog can help but they aren\u2019t compatible with every autistic child.<\/p>\n 3) Helping Dogs Brings People Together<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"ways](\"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/men-2425121_1920.jpg\")
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\npup catches someone\u2019s attention, or another person\u2019s dog walks up to yours. Either way, this creates the perfect chance for human connection.<\/p>\n<\/a>Being social is tiring but manageable for some, while for others it can be close to impossible. This is true for many people with autism. Navigating through a world of people you can\u2019t understand or talk to is a scary and incredibly difficult thing to do, but having a furry friend can actually help in social situations. Quoting research from the University of Missouri<\/a>, The Huffington Post stated in a recent article<\/a> that autistic children who lived with dogs were more likely to engage and interact with other people than those who didn\u2019t live with dogs.<\/p>\n