In the article, “Wag more: A tale of healthy living,” the author explores the health benefits of owning a dog. The author explains that when someone owns a dog, they are more active due to having to walk the dog daily. The person is more likely to get closer to the recommended amount of time to be physically active if they have a dog that requires walks, regardless of the weather. Dog owners have been shown to have lower blood pressure than someone who doesn’t own a dog. Not to forget the fact that dogs can help calm someone with anxiety or depression.
The article also goes on to state that although owning a dog is great, getting active with the dog is what benefits your health. Another