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IF YOU’RE looking for love, get a dog. Man’s best friend won’t just keep you
company, he’ll also boost your chances of finding a mate.

Psychologists from Warwick University have confirmed that a dog helps
potential partners break the ice. “Our results show that no matter what guise or
sex or appearance you have, the presence of a dog will encourage people to
interact with you,” says team member June McNicholas.

In the company of a dog that was specially trained to ignore strangers,
McNicholas investigated the animal’s social ability to encourage interaction.
She took the dog with her during…

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