Your Pooch is a Perfect Exercise Pal

The next time you go for a jog, head to yoga class or make a trip to the partk, let your furry best friend tag along.

It makes for great company and motivation, plus your pet benefits from exercise just as much as you do.

Obesity rates have increased for both people and dogs. Fifty-five percent of adult dogs are overweight, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, and about 33 percent of American adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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