Summary Health Benefits of Owning a Dog.docx Health Benefits of Owning a Dog Western Governors University Health Benefits of Owning a Dog Pet ownership brings joy and companionship to people all over the world, and for many households, dogs are a popular c
Health Benefits of Owning a D Health Benefits of Owning a Dog Western Governors University Health Benefits of Owning a Dog Pet ownership brings joy and companionship to people all over the world, and for many households, dogs are a popular choice of pet. The decision to adopt a dog arises for varying reasons including friendship, protection, and entertainment to name a few. Recent studies have found that dogs are not only good sidekicks for their owners, but they can also improve their humans health, increase longevity, and reduce the amount of visits a person makes to the doctor. Research suggests that dogs promote good health in their human companions because dogs contribute to emotional well-being, they encourage owners to get more exercise, and they can even warn their humans of impending serious medical conditions. One reason dogs promote good health is that their presence contributes to a persons emoti
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