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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Sarah Lumley

Celebrity canine trainer says dogs in care homes can improve residents' lifespans

Celebrity canine trainer “The Dogfather” has spoken of the vital part a pooch can play in care homes – by helping to enhance residents’ length and quality of life.

The popular behaviourist, from Channel 5’s Dog’s Behaving (Very) Badly, revealed how animals such as cats and dogs can have a huge impact on the health and happiness of elderly residents.

And Graeme Hall – AKA The Dogfather – claims such a positive impact could even be linked to a longer lifespan for residents and pets.

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