Rethinking Cities: A Study Introducing Animal Nature-Based Solution and an Innovative Pilot
A study explores how animals — companion, wild, and food-producing — can serve as nature-based solutions in urban settings.
Research Summaries
Exploring the Science of Dog Welfare: Dive into a brief overview of academic research examining the welfare of dogs in various environments, including streets, shelters, and homes.
A Study on Pet Ownership Challenges in the UK: What They Are and How Dog Welfare Organizations Can Help
A study on pet ownership challenges in the UK and the accessibility of support services, as well as recommendations for dog welfare organizations.
Beyond the Dog Park: A Study on Dog Ownership Experience in A Dense City
A study explores how dog ownership is experienced in dense urban environments in London, revealing ambiguous, inconsistent, and often class-influenced rules and norms.
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A Study Looks At How and Where Prospective Owners Seek Information Before Acquiring A Dog
A study explored how and where prospective owners seek information before acquiring a dog, revealing a reliance on informal sources like the internet and friends over professional advice.
How Much Is Too Much? A Survey Explored Pet Owners’ Views on Advanced Veterinary Care in 3 European Countries
A study examined pet owners’ views on advanced veterinary care across the UK, Austria, and Denmark, finding that emotional attachment to pets was the strongest predictor of support for human-level diagnostics and treatments.
A Study Asked 20 Pet Owners Why They Don’t Ask for Help — Even When They Desperately Need It
A study examined why pet owners don’t ask for help, and identified stigma, shame, and societal expectations around self-reliance and responsibility as barriers preventing struggling pet owners from seeking support.
Did the Dog Welfare Education Campaign Make a Difference? A Study’s Key Takeaways
A study evaluated the effectiveness of a dog welfare education campaign, finding limited impact on awareness, behavior change, and help-seeking intentions.
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Dog Ownership and Mental Health: When Love and Stress Go Hand in Paw
A study explores the complex relationship between dog ownership and owner mental well-being, highlighting both the positive impacts and challenges.
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Vet Ethics and the Brachycephalic Dilemma: A Research on Pre-Purchase Consultations
A study examines veterinarians’ attitudes toward using pre-purchase consultations to address the welfare issues associated with brachycephalic dog breeds.
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Dog Welfare Challenges in the UK: What Experts Say Should Be the Research Focus
Dog welfare professionals, through questionnaires and workshops, helped identify high-priority dog welfare challenges in the UK.
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