The Health Benefits of Dogs. A presentation about the mental and physical health benefits owning a dog can bring you.
This is my special way of saying thank you to my lovely dog for all those 'walkies' we've had together.
“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that
you may make a fool of yourself with
him, and not only will he not scold you,
but he will make a fool of himself, too.”
- Samuel Butler
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Thanks to these Sources:
RSPAAustralia (http://rspca.org.au)
National Pet Month (http://nationalpetmonth.org.uk)
Ontario Veterinary MedicalAssociation (http://www.ovma.org)
Pets Are Wonderful Support (http://www.pawssf.org)
BBC News – Dog-owners ‘lead healthier lives’ (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6279701.stm)
Cesar Millan (http://www.cesarsway.com/)
Flickr Photos:
Image Slide 20 by Rennett Stowe Rennett Stowe
Image Slide 21 by Mark Hanna bobmarley753
Image Slide 17 by Sonja Lovas Sonja Lovas
Studies & Research Cited:
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Friends With Benefits: On the Positive Consequences of
Pet Ownership
Allen, K.M., Blascovich, J. (2002). Cardiovascular reactivity and the
presence of pets, friends and spouses: the truth about cats and dogs.
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