Studies have revealed that dog owners take on average 1,000,000 steps more than non-dog owners per year and live longer as a result! Walking a dog every day can help you live longer by improving physical and mental health through increased exercise, reduced stress and social interaction. Regular walks can lower the risk of heart disease, maintain a healthy weight, and decrease the likelihood of falls in older adults, while also improving mood and reducing loneliness. PHYSICAL

She’s not just watching you. She’s judging how good you are at the job. A new study suggests female dogs size up our skills more than males do. Give two people the same task and many girl dogs will pick the one who looks competent. Researchers showed pet dogs two people opening clear containers. One person opened them with ease. The other fumbled and failed. When the third container came out, some had food and some were empty. In the food trials, dogs spent more time looking