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Why dogs are great for kids

Thinking about adopting a dog this Christmas or in the New Year?

It can be great for your kids if you do!

A new study from the University of British Columbia discovered that children tend to read more, and be more engrossed in what they’re reading, when a dog is in the room!

The 8-9 year olds read more pages, felt more interested in what they were reading and were more likely to want to KEEP reading just because a dog was present.

Other studies have found similar results…they think perhaps having a dog around keeps them calm and helps them focus.

Who’s a good boy?

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