Context: We went to a place in Black Rock we get to visit now that we live near it again . Part of its appeal to us is the owners ' golden retriever who not only shares the name of the bar , but also gets to wander around freely . Normally Baxter does n't spoend more than five seconds with any patron , but somehow he must have sensed that karenfodder was n't having the best day , because he stood next to her and let her pet him for a full ten minutes .
Question: What is the reason petting a dog might make your day better ?
Option 0: None of the above choices .
Option 1: The owners will be so grateful that you are petting the dog they wo n't charge you for your food .
Option 2: Petting a creature helps keep your mind off your self and can help you snap out of a funk .
Option 3: You get free drinks when you pet a dog .
Answer: 2