Is Owning a Dog Good For Your Health?

On this episode of Dog Works Radio, Michele answers the question: Is Owning a Dog Good for Your Health?  Ever wondered why dogs are so important in our lives? Maybe you already suspected owning a dog has palpable benefits for her humans. Turns out it’s true, and some of them are actually measurable. There’s strong evidence it is. A study in Sweden revealed 23% fewer deaths from heart disease and a 20% lower risk of death by any cause. This and much more...

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Dog training experts and best-selling authors Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins and what were they bred to do? Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that is a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our K9 buddies.