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Research shows that dogs 🐕 🐩 are actually Nature’s perfect personal trainers—loyal, hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic. And, regardless of busy schedules or weather, dogs never give you an excuse to skip exercising.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A survey of dog owners, conducted at the University of Western Australia and published in Health Promotion Journal of Australia in August 2008, revealed that dogs are great motivators for walking because they:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Provide a strong motivation to maintain a program⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are good walking companions⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Provide good social support when exercising⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s the name of your personal doggie trainer?