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A separate 5-year-study of nearly 2,000 people in Perth, Australia, noted that "dog walking has
the potential to increase physical activity in a large proportion of the community."
6. Dogs are real-life heroes.
Dogs are known for their discerning noses, which can be used to sniff out bombs, find missing
persons, or track down criminals. Basically, dogs are four-legged crime fighters.
7. Dogs have a sixth sense.
So-called "seizure-alert dogs" have the innate ability to detect if someone is about to have a
seizure. The dog will warn the victim using "attention-getting behaviors such as whining,
pawing, or anxious barking" anywhere from "15 to 12 hours before the attack," according to
National Geographic. The dogs can even be trained to hit a button on the phone that calls 911.
Try getting your cat to use speed dial.
8. Dogs help save endangered animals.
Dogs are saving the world, one whale at a time. A black lab mix named Tucker, for example, has
been trained to help scientists track killer whales by sniffing for their poop. By studying the
whale feces, researchers can see how pollution is affecting certain whale populations.
9. Dogs may prevent people from developing allergies and asthma.
Children exposed to "dog dust" may be at a lower risk for developing allergies and asthma later
on in life, based on a study in mice. Dog dust seems to contain microbes that influences the
number of immune cells in the animal's airway that respond to allergens.
10. Dogs are loyal.
11. Dogs make life worth living, even when we get old.
Getting old is tough. After retirement, elderly people may feel like their everyday lives lack
structure. Dogs, which require a fixed time for meals and walks, can help bridge that gap and
provide a sense of purpose. "Dogs give a certain meaning to their lives, since the task of caring
for a dog also means a great responsibility," a 2011 review noted.