People having a dog is way healthier than those don't, both physically and mentally, media reports said Tuesday.

People owning dogs are more likely to take exercises than those having none, according to a recent poll of Mars Petcare, a pet food company.

Two thirds of the walks dog owners take each week are attributed to their dogs, according to the poll, in which over 1,000 adults were surveyed.

The survey also showed that 44 percent of dog owners over 65 years old make exercises because of their dogs.

Dogs are a great motivator for doing exercises, said Dr. Sandra McCune, an animal behaviorist and also co-author of the book, "The Health Benefits of Dog Walking for People and Pets".

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Looks like it was fun, wish I could've gone but I already went to two conventions this year so my wallet is a little tight.

My GP told me walking 3 dogs 4 times a day doesnt count as exercise...

My physio told me dog walkers are much less likely to come in with aches and strains as they are generally fitter than most..

since I got my little dog i've been much more active and regularly go for walks with him. Before I got him I would rarely go out or make excuses to get out of it, now it's part of my day and really helps me unwind. I've never felt better.

I agree, but I wonder if Dr. Mcune would like to give me the odd day off by walking my dogs for me at 6.30 A.M. on a cold wet winters morning. It's a thought, I could get the odd lie in and she'd be reaping the benefits of execising with my lads.

Two thirds of the walks dog owners take each week are attributed to their dogs, according to the poll, in which over 1,000 adults were surveyed.

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I would absolutely confirm that

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Pure Nature

As long as it is a walk, and not like some that walk a hundred yards to our field and then let the dog run and they sit down on the bench or if standing do barely a shuffle in any direction.

We have springers so have no choice but to move with them, but we love every minute of it!

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