It is commonly known that dogs are a blessing to all humans. As a girl who grew up with no fewer than two dogs in my house at all times, I can confidently say that dogs live up to their expectation as "man's best friend." While they are indeed a responsibility to train, feed, and care for, they are a wonderful addition to a family. As most dog owners know, man's best friend is superior to man.

1. You don’t need to buy an expensive meal for dogs.

They’re satisfied with anything edible you put in front of them.

2. It’s not weird to pet dogs.

You will get quite a few stares petting humans.

3. Dogs will protect you from danger.

Whether it be the squirrel outside or an intruder in the house, they got you covered.

4. Dogs are the best listeners.

Anyone with a dog knows they can sympathize with their owners, and dogs can’t talk back.

5. Dogs don’t groan over washing dishes.

They have a unique technique, but they are always happy to do the dishes.

6. Dogs are there for you when you need a friend.

They don’t flake like humans often do.

7. Dogs provide us with unconditional love.

Humans, on the other hand, only provide conditional love.

8. Dogs will make sure you always have a dinner date.

Humans might ditch once in a while, but when you eat a meal at home, who will immediately be by your side? Your dog.

9. After a rough day at work, dogs will greet you with love and excitement.

A family member might be mad about that one thing you did yesterday, but a dog will just be happy to see you.

10. A dog ensures you never have to sleep alone.

An argument with a spouse might lead to him or her taking the couch, but your dog will always be at your side.

11. Having a dog can attract other humans, forcing you to socialize.

Taking your dog for a walk becomes hearing a thousand people asking to pet him or her.

12. Dogs beat humans on the cuteness scale.

Every time.

13. Petting dogs lowers your blood pressure.

This reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease and other problems. Humans can be stressful and raise your blood pressure.

14. Dogs encourage you to exercise.

Taking a dog for a run is an easy decision. Taking a human for a run can be frustrating and discouraging, depending on the human.

15. Dogs relieve stress.

Humans increase stress. Enough said.

16. Dogs never judge you for your idiotic decisions.

They will make you feel better with kisses instead.

17. Dogs enjoy the simple things in life.

Car rides? Check. Dinner time? Check. Smelling the flowers? Check.

18. Dogs are the perfect doorbell.

Whenever anyone enters your territory, they will make sure that you know about it. They will sense this person long before a human will.

19. Dog owners are happier than non-dog owners.

Clearly non-dog owners’ human families aren’t satisfying enough.

20. Dogs are a man’s best friend.

There is a reason that man is not a man’s best friend. Man sucks. Dogs are awesome.