Is Dog Walking Really That Good for Your Health? Yes! And Here’s Why

Is Dog Walking Really That Good for Your Health? Yes! And Here’s Why

As a dog owner, it should come as no surprise to you that your dog needs regular exercise in order to live a healthy life, but have you stopped to consider how good walking your dog can be for your own health? Scientific studies have found that walking your dog regularly is one of the best ways to prevent things like obesity, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and even death. Here are just a few reasons why dog walking is great for your health. Dog Walking Helps You Establish a Regular Fitness Routine One of the main reasons that dog walking is good for your health is that it forces you to exercise regularly. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults between the ages of 18 and 65 get at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise five days a week in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A study from the University of Western Australia has found that dog owners are much more likely than non-dog owners to achieve that...
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Celebrities Who Love to Walk Their Dogs

Celebrities Who Love to Walk Their Dogs

One of the great things about dogs is how they transcend our human notions of class and society. People from all walks of life have dogs as pets, and no matter who you are, rich or poor, famous or totally unknown, if you have a dog, you need to walk it. Here are a few photos of some celebrities you might recognize out for a stroll with their dogs. Sasha Obama and Bo Aside from maybe Lassie, Bo has to be the most famous dog in the world right now. Here, the First Pooch is seen out for a stroll with Sasha Obama (along with full security detail, of course). Anne Hathaway and Esmerelda Here's Anne Hathaway looking very stylish with her chocolate lab Esmerelda, who even knew to put on a nice smile for the camera. Ryan Gosling and George Ryan Gosling is looking pretty tough here (perhaps he's not too happy that he's having his picture taken), but his dog George looks like he's...
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