«One theory that resonated with a
lot of the
things we found points to the importance of
busy streets
in promoting outdoor activity, interaction and cohesion
in communities, which could potentially deter street violence,» said Branas, who has led several previous studies suggesting that urban
parks and greening vacant
lots encourage people to become invested
in maintaining their neighborhoods and may reduce violent crime.
There are
lots of
things you can do to keep your Boxer
busy such as taking them to the
park or beach, joining a dog club or just playing with them
in your backyard.