From News Nation:
“Work like a dog: 45% think
their pooch is in better shape than they are!”
Been working like a dog lately? Turns out you
should have been working out like a dog instead. According to a new poll of
2,000 dog owners, 45 percent believe their dog is in better shape than they
are. Meanwhile, one in five (21%) believe the opposite – that they’re in better
shape than their dog. Whoever is in better shape, almost half the poll (44%)
exercise with their dogs at least once a week on average. Conducted on behalf
of Orijen Amazing Grains by OnePoll, the survey also found that 70 percent
believe outdoor activities are better when people do them with their
four-legged friends.
The many benefits of having a
dog Seven in 10 add they’ve become
physically healthier since getting a dog, and 68 percent even hated exercising
before getting their dog. In addition, almost three-quarters of respondents
(72%) agree that having a dog gives them a chance to explore their surrounding
natural areas more than they would have otherwise. One-fifth of
respondents enjoy hiking with their dogs (19%), making it the second most
popular outdoor activity behind trips to the beach (19%). “The benefits
of owning a dog extend beyond companionship,” says Shawn Booth, reality TV
personality, fitness trainer and spokesperson for Orijen Amazing Grains, in a
statement. “Doing things together benefits both your four-legged adventure
buddy and you, and just as you take great care in keeping them active and
feeding them right, they’re also taking great care of you. Dogs are active
animals – working out together is mentally stimulating, builds trust and strengthens
your bond.”
The benefits don’t stop with
exercise; almost seven in 10 also believe that paying attention to what their
dog eats has led them to pay more attention to what they eat. Another six in 10
believe their own meals are more enjoyable when their dog eats simultaneously. Even
still, 63 percent find it harder to figure out their dog’s nutrition needs
compared to their own. One in three believe they and their dog are equal when
it comes to who eats a more nutritionally balanced diet. “Not only do I pay
close attention to the foods I eat, I also make sure my dog, Walter, is eating
a nutritionally balanced diet, too, with lots of animal protein and quality
grains,” Booth says. “It’s important we both eat well, to support our active
lifestyle, and ensure we’re healthy and ready to embark on all our outdoor
adventures for years to come.”
^ I have a dog and I agree with
this. ^
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