Pandemic Has Changed Our Appreciation Of Public And Dog Parks

Pandemic Has Changed Our Appreciation Of Public And Dog Parks

  Feb 15, 2022   |   813   |    5 min read

The global pandemic has led to uncertainty and severe health and economic concerns. The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted our mobility and leisure activities with pets and various social support networks. During these times of crisis, people have turned to the parks close to homes like never before. These public and dog parks have a major contribution to the community’s quality of life. During the lockdown, we all turned to these public and dog parks for a sense of peace, fresh air, exercise, meditation and much more.
 
We all have been forced to adapt in ways that we never expected. This incorporates our duties and approaches towards pet ownership. We have been forced to find alternatives to our previous leisure activities. The pandemic has made us quit certain activities we enjoyed. This huge lifestyle shift at a global level and increasing awareness about social distancing have forced us to stay indoors. It has changed the scenarios of where we used to go and transformed our comfort levels of where we walk our dogs.
 
With the twin crisis of a pandemic and the economic crisis, our public parks and dog parks face extraordinary pressures. According to the recent survey reports launched in March 2021, it is evident that prioritizing outdoor recreational public and dog parks, is beneficial for physical and mental health. Not just in India but the individuals in Europe and USA are choosing to go to parks more frequently and for longer periods of time than ever before. It is proven that public and dog park visitations have drastically increased following the imposition of quarantine guidelines and restrictions.
 

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Physical and Mental Benefits of Dog Parks 

According to recent medical research, it has been proven that spending time outside in nature has a positive impact on humans and dogs’ health. In order to maintain the good health of your dog, it is crucial to get regular exercise in the form of regular walks or other types of physical activities. During times of isolation, a dog can be the best companion and a pet’s lifestyle requirements can make a noticeable difference in motivating an individual to go outside and work out.
 
Prompting Mental and Physical Well-Being 

During the days of isolation and when work from home environment, procrastination penetrated us unnoticeably. Whereas when you are a pet owner a dog can be the best companion and a pet’s lifestyle requirements can make a noticeable difference in motivating an individual to go outside and workout.
 

Best Way to Deal with Anxiety
 

Due to the work from home culture, depression became a common thing among individuals. But with a public or dog park nearby, going on a walk during a weekday is good for your mental and physical health. It helps break up a monotonous daily routine. 

Decreased Sense of Isolation 

With increased work flexibility, the opportunities to visit the park during the workweek, it has increased the opportunities for dog walking and companionship with one’s pet. Resulting in promoting mental wellbeing and decreased isolation.  
  

Final words!

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