Dogs are known as many things: cuddle buddy, walking partner, a living vacuum / potential dishwasher, and man's best friend. One thing that might not come to mind is a health benefit.
This article from Bark Post claims that having a dog and letting it lick you is HEALTHY...
When you picture a day at the beach, you usually don't imagine stomach bugs, conjunctivitis and skin rashes. But that is just what you might get if your favorite beach is ripe with bacteria.