We, dog owners and lovers know well what joy a dog can bring to a person and a family. Purina Dog Chow followed up on this sentiment and conducted a national study of thousands of dog owners. The goal was to understand more precisely how dogs enrich our lives. Even though we know most of this, it’s nice to see it affirmed on an infographic and in a cute little video by Purina.

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The study, as seen in the infographic, found that kids are more able to show responsibility after having a pup in the house. Lots of kids feed their dog and many take them out for a walk. Have you felt more active since you’ve had a dog? Purina’s survey indicated that dog owners get out and about more as a result of having a pooch. One of our favorite findings was that 87% of dog owners agreed that dogs help foster imagination. Does your dog do all of this for you?(dog walking services nyc)

Here’s the infographic that brings all of these findings together:

Also, watch their related video, which poses a fun little story about how a dog can be the start of a new relationship and a new life for some. Even though this video follows what could be considered a “traditional family,” we know that this type of magic applies to all good dog owners out there.

Source: Purina, Fido-Friendly