The advantages of having a pet include health benefits that extend beyond just improving your mood. In particular, dog owners can choose healthy activities to share with their loyal companions.
According to the research firm Consulta Mitofsky, about 50 percent of households in Mexico have at least one dog, and the figure is 36 percent in the United States. Exercising with your faithful friend outdoors is the ideal motivation to get moving in a fun way. Following are some activities and places in the bay area to try with your new partner, remembering to carry a plastic waste bag (just in case).