Posted at: 07/29/2009 8:36 AM
By: Benita Zahn

One more reason to have a dog

For 14 years my pup Sammy was my side kick on runs across the Capital Region. But that's only part of how I keep my weight in check. I never finished a meal. Sammy always got a doggie bag - from pizza crusts to salmon - and in part that's probably why he was so happy to hang out in the car. He knew goodies were on their way. Now, I realize it's not good to let fido finish your meal off your plate .. but some treats that travel home from the restaurant and placed in his bowl is something else. And yes, I know there are dogs who can't eat human food and humans who don't believe it's good for dogs to eat what we eat. And yes, there are foods, like onions, that aren't good for the dog .. but in my book - who wants to spend their life on kibble.

So when I saw this article http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/27/doggie-bags-for-portion-control/ in today's NY Times, I had to share.

Bon appetite - my new dog, Smokey Joe and I are off for a run .. and just maybe, a shared graham cracker.

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