Virtually all the benefits the article talks about are barely disguised female complaints about human spouses, leaving out some more important benefits and all of the negatives.
Dogs can be great for home and personal security.
Dogs can be producers, too. For example, for bird hunters, keeping domestic chickens safe from predators, and for herd animal control.

Personally, I don't want to be licked in the face with a tongue that was just used to lick another dog's backside.

Now how is being crazy about your dog even news? *wink*