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Studies show dog owners walk more, walk faster, and are more likely to enjoy an active lifestyle because of their companion animal, Reuters reported.

Dogs are the reason behind two-thirds of the walks their owners take each week, according to a recent survey of more than 1,011 adults commissioned by pet food company Mars Petcare.

One-quarter of people with children and pets regularly visit parks and other outdoor spaces because of their dog. （点击路透社网站查看原文）

遛狗使人更积极健康

       研究表明，有了狗的陪伴，主人会走得更多﹑更快﹑也更可能享受积极的生活方式。

       据路透社报道，宠物食品公司玛氏公司对1011名成年人进行了调查，结果发现，他们每周散步里程的三分之二（66%）是因为有了狗的陪伴。

       也正因为有了狗，四分之一有孩子和宠物的人会定期去逛公园及其它室外场所。

(China.org.cn October 9, 2011)