Study: Women sleep better with dogs by their side

A new study claims women who share their beds with dogs get a better night's rest.

Researchers found the female dog owners reported less disturbed sleep and greater feelings of security and comfort.
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The results, published in the Journal of the International Society for Anthrozoology, are based on self-reported data, not an objective measure.
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The study also found women who slept with their cats did not show the same benefits.

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