Keeps you Motivated: 'When it comes to workout buddies, you can't go wrong with a dog' says vet Marty Becker. 'Once they are in a routine, they'll get your feet off the floor and out the door.' A Northwestern study found dog owners were more likely to stick to theif fitness regimen. And a Univ of Missouri-Columbia study found that walking your four-legged friend just 20mins a day can help the average guy lose up to 14 pounds over a year!
You'll recover Faster: Dog owners are six times more likely to be alive a year after a heart-attack according to a Brooklyn College Study. 'Dogs somehow give their masters a compelling reason to get better quicker, so patients are more apt to follow their rehab plan and make the necessary lifestyle changes.'
Improves Your Spirits: Rough day at work got you feeling like a human pinata? If you have a dog, you'll be a rock star soon as you walk through the door. 'You could lose your job, your 401(k), your house, your hair--but you'll never lose the unconditional love of your dog.'
Boosts Your Immunity: The earlier in life you own one, the fewer allergies you'll have the rest of your life. Researchers from the University of California also found that regualr exposure to allergens from pets could boost the immune system - and may reduce the risk of developing cancers like non-Hodgkins lymphoma by almost a third.
Lowers Your Blood Pressure: Simply petting your pup drops your BP. You'll start feeling the effects within minutes, as levels of mood boosting serotonin go up and stress hormones like cortisol go down.
**I'm looking for a nice Large Akita if anyone knows of one for rescue/adoption??
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