A study identifies key design challenges for dog walking and dog ownership, such as small housing, limited green space, and mobility constraints in dense Japanese cities.
A study found that dog ownership, especially when combined with regular exercise, is associated with a significantly reduced risk of disability in older adults.
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A study examines how a community dog walking program strengthens social cohesion and expands networks, highlighting its potential as a community-based health and social intervention.
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: Disability | Dementia Highlights Overview Disability Jump to: Study from Japan Large Scale Study on Pet Ownership and Disability External link: Taniguchi Y, Seino S, Headey B, Hata T, Ikeuchi T, Abe T, et al. (2022) Evidence that dog ownership protects
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Data and facts about how dogs benefit infants and children. Jump to: Family Dog Ownership | Education Programs Highlights Overview Family Dog Ownership Jump to: Infant Development (Japan) | Preschooler Development (Australia) | Children Behavior Towards Dogs (UK) | Adolescent-Pet Bond (US) Dog Ownership Reduces Risk of Development Delay External link: Minatoya M, Araki A, Miyashita
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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.
Dogs at Home: A Step Toward Better Infant Development? Read More »
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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