According to data tracking adolescents in the Tokyo Teenager Cohort Study , 13-year-olds who own dogs show measurable psychological advantages by age 14. Dog ownership heavily correlates with a decrease in several problem areas:
Recent scientific breakthroughs show that the benefits of having a dog go far beyond emotional support—it actually alters biology. Below is a breakdown of the latest findings regarding dogs and teenagers. 🔬 The Biological Breakthrough: The Microbiome doggies teens
: Dog owners score much higher on metrics of companionship and long-term social support. ❤️ Why Teens Turn to Dogs According to data tracking adolescents in the Tokyo
A landmark study led by researchers at Azabu University in Japan revealed an entirely new mechanism for how dogs help teens. 🔬 The Biological Breakthrough: The Microbiome : Dog
: Teens with dogs are less likely to isolate themselves.
: The study discovered that certain bacteria promoting empathy and prosociality were abundant in dog-owning teens.
Outside of the microbiology, experts at institutions like the Tufts PAW Lab point to the foundational social support dogs provide. PAW Lab's Teen & Dog Study Recognized