Most dog owners let pet sleep in their bed - and prefer them to their friends
It seems a dog really is man's best friend with three quarters of owners admitting they let their dog sleep in bed with them.
A massive 75% of people surveyed said they snuggle up in their bed with their beloved pooch. And almost a quarter of them (23%) do this every single night despite the risk of a hairy duvet and losing space to their pet.
And the study also revealed that around 7 in ten (69%) people would rather spend time with their dog than go out and socialise with their pals.
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The research, which was carried out by Silentnight, also found that almost all doggy owners love cuddles with them so much it makes them happier than anything else they do. The survey showed that 88% cited this as their favourite thing to do to make them happy.
The study was carried out by the sleep experts to celebrate the launch of the Silentnight Snuggle Pod, a human pet bed which is set to take cosy nights in with your pooch to a new level.
The company has launched a human-sized dog bed which allows dogs and owners to cuddle up together for naps and hugs.
Silentnight's sleep expert, Hannah Shore, said: "Our survey reveals that dogs truly are human's best friends. Cuddling our four-legged friends makes us happy as it releases oxytocin - which is known as the happiness hormone.
"In turn, oxytocin helps to reduce stress which allows for a more relaxed and tranquil state of mind, perfect for catching 40 winks, or more."
And it seems our love for our dogs eclipses even that for our human loved-ones in some cases.
Hannah added: "Our study shows that more than half of the UK (56%) would rather share their bed or sofa with their dog than their partner, which demonstates just how much love we have for our canine companions."
The Silentnight Snuggle Pod is available to purchase now for a limited introductory offer of £99 https://link.sleepypeople.com/snuggle_pod
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