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Study: Dog Owners Get More Exercise Than Gym Goers
By BL Ochman
Almost half of non-pet owners admit they do absolutely no exercise whatsoever
A group of 3,000 dog owners spent an average of eight hours and 11 minutes exercising their pets each week. They took their dogs out for an average of two 24-minute walks daily, as well as three longer walks per week. A total of 2,000 people without pets told the researchers that they average only one hour and 20 minutes of exercise per week.
Benny Bix Ochman Labradoodle and I walk four miles every morning, rain or shine, and that’s one of the best parts of my day. I get to think, get fresh air, meet friends who also have dogs, and play ball with my dog. Heaven!
Eighty-six percent of the dog-owning respondents said that they enjoy walking their pets, according to the LA TImes.
Only 16% of respondents said they enjoyed exercising in a gym. And the dog owners – who are no doubt loathe to disappoint an eager pup ready for a walk – are far less likely to come up with excuses to get out of exercising than the pet-less respondents.
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December 7, 2009
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