Study shows benefits of dog ownership
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PERTH, Australia, April 23 An Australian study shows dog owners are seven times more likely to achieve the recommended level of exercise a week than non-owners.Research by the University of Western Australia found that dog owners averaged 55 more minutes a week on exercise than those without a canine pet.The study into Dogs and Physical; Activity surveyed more than 1,800 people in the city of Perth. The author of the report, Hayley Cutt, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. that findings show there is a clear benefit of owning a dog, as it encourages you to be more physically active and get out there each day and go for a walk with your dog.By UPI
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