Fur Babies or Family Members? A Study Looked At the Role of Pets In Modern American Households
A study examines how pet ownership and the role of pets in the United States is shaped by family structure, housing, and cultural background.
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.
From Lockdown to Letdown? A Study Investigated the Owner-Dog Relationship of Pandemic Puppies at 21-Month Old
A study examined the owner-dog relationship of pandemic puppies, finding that problem behaviours — not pandemic-specific factors — were the main drivers of increased caregiving burdens and weaker relationships.
Bridging the Gap: A Study on Understanding Parents’ Views on Child-Dog Injuries
A study investigates parents’ views on child-dog injuries, revealing that children in New Zealand experience significant physical and emotional harm from dogs in both public and private spaces.
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Dogs Connect, A Dog-Centered Approach to Animal-Assisted Education and 5 Regulatory Considerations
A study examines the Dogs Connect model as a framework for integrating wellbeing dogs into educational and social settings, emphasizing a dog-centered approach to animal-assisted education.
The Dog Training Landscape in B.C.: A Look at Methods, Credentials, and Industry Trends
A study examined the dog training landscape in British Columbia, Canada, finding encouraging data that over 70% deploys reward-based training methods.
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