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The newest buzz on the street is this: if you want to lose weight, get a dog!

Both dog and caregiver benefit from long walks and romps through the park. And having a dog increases a person’s chance of getting out and exercising.

Research shows that in the same way people acquire a gym buddy for motivational purposes, adopting a dog will help them keep to an exercise program that includes walking.

Results from one study showed that a participant lost 20 pounds over a period of six months simply by walking her dog six days each week. Her eight-year old canine walking partner lost 5 pounds!

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