Dogs and Their Owners Benefit from Exercising Together
Dogs and Their Owners Benefit from Exercising Together
Dog owners and their dogs are more likely to stay on a weight loss program if they exercise together according to a study conducted by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
The study consisted of dogs and their owners, dogs only, and people only. During the 12 month study people lost an average of 11 pounds while dogs lost an average of 12 pounds. Groups together lost approximately the same amount of weight but those in the people-dog group were more likely to maintain the program after the study was completed.
Two thirds of the increase in physical activity in the dog-dog owner group came from dog-related activities.
The study showed that dogs provide the companionship, social support, and motivation to stick with the program until the pounds come off.
Dog owners and their dogs are more likely to stay on a weight loss program if they exercise together according to a study conducted by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
The study consisted of dogs and their owners, dogs only, and people only. During the 12 month study people lost an average of 11 pounds while dogs lost an average of 12 pounds. Groups together lost approximately the same amount of weight but those in the people-dog group were more likely to maintain the program after the study was completed.
Two thirds of the increase in physical activity in the dog-dog owner group came from dog-related activities.
The study showed that dogs provide the companionship, social support, and motivation to stick with the program until the pounds come off.
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