Dogs are expensive and take a lot of effort to take care of it. So you might be wondering, why should we get a dog?
A dog will make us more active. Even simple things like getting up and tossing a stick, or playing with your dog in the living room helps. This burns calories and gets us moving around. The Journal of Physical Activity & Health shows that dog owners are 34 percent more likely to get the recommended 150 minutes of walking per week than people that don't have dogs. The studies also show owning a dog promotes fitness even after you take your dog for a walk, increasing physical activity by 69 percent. Dog owners are also more likely to stick to their fitness plan.
A dog will teach us to relax. They help lower stress, depression,
A dog will make us more active. Even simple things like getting up and tossing a stick, or playing with your dog in the living room helps. This burns calories and gets us moving around. The Journal of Physical Activity & Health shows that dog owners are 34 percent more likely to get the recommended 150 minutes of walking per week than people that don't have dogs. The studies also show owning a dog promotes fitness even after you take your dog for a walk, increasing physical activity by 69 percent. Dog owners are also more likely to stick to their fitness plan.
A dog will teach us to relax. They help lower stress, depression,