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Dogs are great companions.
The researcher built off ofJane Jacobs natural surveillance or eyes on the street concepts.
People walking their dogs are essentially patrolling their neighborhoods, study author Nicolo Pinchak said in astatement.
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They see when things are not right, and when there are suspect outsiders in the area.
It can be a crime deterrent.
The team found that in neighborhoods were residents trust one another, more dogs meant less crime.
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This was even true in lower trust areas.
Thats what dog walking does, Pinchak said.
When people are out walking their dogs, they have conversations, they pet each others dogs.
Sometimes they know the dogs name and not even the owners.
They learn whats going on and can spot potential problems.
