Data and facts about working dogs, the jobs they do, as well as opportunities and challenges with expanding their roles. Jump to: Therapy Dogs Highlights Overview Therapy Dogs Jump to: Therapy Dogs in Schools Enhancing Australian School Life Through Therapy Dogs External link: Robert Baird, Emily Berger, Christine Grové, Therapy dogs and school wellbeing: A qualitative […]
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A study found that dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of developing disabling dementia in older adults, particularly when coupled with regular exercise and social participation.
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Data and facts about the advantages of having dogs around elderlies & seniors. Jump to: Dementia Highlights Overview Dementia Jump to: Study from Japan Large Scale Study on Pet Ownership and Dementia External link: Yu Taniguchi, Satoshi Seino, Tomoko Ikeuchi, Toshiki Hata, Shoji Shinkai, Akihiko Kitamura, Yoshinori Fujiwara, Protective effects of dog ownership against the onset
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Data and facts about the advantages of having dogs around infants and children. Jump to: Infant Development Highlights Overview Infant Development Jump to: Study from Japan Dog Ownership Reduces Risk of Development Delay External link: Minatoya M, Araki A, Miyashita C, Itoh S, Kobayashi S, Yamazaki K, Ait Bamai Y, Saijyo Y, Ito Y, Kishi R,
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A study found that dog ownership at six months of age was associated with a reduced risk of developmental delays in infants at 12 months.
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A study examined the impact of companion animal ownership and attachment on the mental states of Japanese university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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World Animal Net’s report called out the fact that WOAH’s 2009 guidelines for stray dog population control remain largely unimplemented, highlighting a critical gap in global animal welfare.
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