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New research is finding that a significant positive impact is made on our lives when a pet is part of it. So many positive impacts that its so worth it to invest in dog training should you want a dog but feel like it might be something you aren’t sure how to implement into your life. The health benefit is well worth it.
Studies are showing that owning a dog can help physical health such as lowering blood pressure, encouraging exercise and fitness and improve psychological health. Wow. That’s a big deal in our day an age of health related stress.
Economic times have brought owning a dog to the forefront of the study as well. Pets are of great importance to people during trying times. They provide unconditional love, accept the day as it is, and help with problems that have become prevalent in our urban societies such as inactivity and obesity.
The research found that older people who started walking their dog improved their walking capabilities by 28 percent by increasing speed and boosting confidence to walk on trails. The astounding thing about that fact is people who started a walking program with only humans increased their capabilities by only 4 percent. Another wow!
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is implementing workshops with experts to discuss the benefits of the human-pet interaction in childhood. With all the negative media and more no’s than yes’s seemingly present in our children’s lives on a daily basis, it makes sense that a dog or pet with that wagging tail encouraging your child to get up from the video game and go and a play is a very good thing.
So, if you are a dog owner, you can get ahead in your health and fitness and have it come to you in a fun and easy way. Go out and and start walking with your dog or find some dog friendly events to plan around. It’s fun and well worth the joy of spending some time with your best friend in health and in life... your dog.
Need a little help starting an exercise program with your dog who is so excited your shoulder is getting more of a workout than the rest of your body? Contact us at K9 Coach San Diego Dog Training.
Jt Clough© 2009 Adapted from materials provided by University of Missouri-Columbia (2009, September 29) A Pet in Your Life Keeps the Doctor Away.
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