Why do you think we respond differently to a stressful situation in the company of a friend versus a pet dog? Under what circumstances would you select a friend versus a pet?Discuss.

It is two separate discussions; answer them separately.
INSTRUCTION
Based on the information in Chapter 7, it is clear that social support has various benefits particularly when we are in stressful situations. Why do you think we respond differently to a stressful situation in the company of a friend versus a pet dog? Under what circumstances would you select a friend versus a pet?