The Real Benefits of Dog Ownership

For thousands of years dogs have been there for us as our best friends. But what are the tangible benefits of that friendship? Sure, a goofy dog makes us laugh, but how much? And we do find ourselves walking more each day, but how far? Let’s take a look at just how much dogs benefit us in our daily lives, in real numbers. 

via: http://www.orvis.com/s/the-real-benefits-of-having-a-dog/14182

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