Can we live without a dog? Consumption life cycles in dog-owner relationships

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Tony Ellson

This article uses an observational study of dog ownership to explicate understanding of consumer behavior in the marketing of pet and pet-related products. A close examination of the relationship …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2413

Tails of animal attraction: Incorporating the feline into the family

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Hilary Downey, Sarah Ellis

Increased urbanization and female employment have led to the cat overtaking the dog as the companion animal of preference. However, this article looks beyond lifestyle changes as reasons for the …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2411

Animal-companion depictions in women's magazine advertising

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Patricia F. Kennedy, Mary G. McGarvey

Via a content analysis of 1398 advertisements that include both people and pets and that appeared in women's magazines over a period of four decades, this study examines the changing roles played by …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2409

Understanding dog-human companionship

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Michael J. Dotson, Eva M. Hyatt

This article reports a survey of 749 dog owners. The survey focuses on owners' interactions with their dogs. This research identifies seven underlying dimensions that comprise the construct of dog …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2407

Companion animals and the elderly

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Roberta Erickson

One important "significant other" that often goes unrecognized in professional circles is the companion animal with whom many elders share their daily lives. Yet, more than a century ago, Florence …

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Origins of fear of dogs in adults and children: The role of conditioning processes and prior familiarity with dogs

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Sharon Doogan, Glyn V. Thomas

One hundred adults and 30 children completed questionnaires to investigate fear of dogs. Dog fearful adults asked to recall the origins of their fear reported classical conditioning experiences more …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2398

Aggressive behavior of dogs kept as companion animals: classification and influence of sex, reproductive status and breed

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Peter L. Borchelt

Data were obtained from a total of 245 cases of aggressive-behavior problems in dogs kept as companion animals. Aggression involved barking, growling and biting behavior. For each case, a home visit …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2396

Measuring attachment to companion animals: a dog is not a cat is not a bird

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): R.Lee Zasloff

Although the literature on human-animal interactions has documented the physical, psychological, and social benefits resulting from positive relationships with dogs, cats, and other kinds of …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2394

The quality of the relation between handler and military dogs influences efficiency and welfare of dogs

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Diane Lefebvre, Claire Diederich, Madeleine Delcourt, Jean-Marie Giffroy

Over the last 10 years, the influence of the dog–owner relationship on dog behaviour has received growing attention, unlike the working dog handler's relationship. Using a questionnaire addressed …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2386

Quality of life of the pet dog: Influence of owner and dog's characteristics

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Lieta Marinelli, Serena Adamelli, Simona Normando, Gabriele Bono

The present study investigates how characteristics of both the dog, Canis familiaris, and their owner influence the quality of life (QoL) of the pet dog. The investigation was carried out using a …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2384

Owner-companion dog interactions: relationships between demographic variables, potentially problematic behaviours, training engagement and shared activities

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Pauleen Charmayne Bennett, Vanessa Ilse Rohlf

Many companion dogs occupy a privileged position in our society, living closely with human caretakers who go to great lengths to provide for their needs and desires. Others fare less well, being …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2381

A review of the human–horse relationship

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Martine Hausberger, Hélène Rochea, Séverine Henrya, E. Kathalijne Visser

Despite a long history of human–horse relationship, horse-related incidents and accidents do occur amongst professional and non professional horse handlers. Recent studies show that their …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2339

Developing an online horseless horse learning lesson: an action research study

| Theses | Contributor(s): Jessica M. Bauman, Kathleen Lodl (adviser)

In today’s society it is becoming ever so important to find creative and influential outlets to keep young people occupied in positive ways. High quality youth programs are shown to make a positive …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2152

Ethnic variations in pet attachment among students at an American school of veterinary medicine

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): S. E. Brown

This study explores ethnic variations in animal companion ("pet") attachment among 133 students enrolled in a school of veterinary medicine. The 57 White and 76 African American participants …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2019

Individual differences and pet ownership status: distinguishing among different types of pet owners and non-owners

| Theses | Contributor(s): Shannon M. Merrill

Research examining potential differences between pet owners and non-owners is prevalent in the scientific literature, but findings have often been inconsistent. Although some researchers have …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2003

Social behaviors increase in children with autism in the presence of animals compared to toys

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Marguerite E. O'Haire, Samantha J. McKenzie, Alan M. Beck, Virginia Slaughter

Background Previous research has demonstrated the capacity of animal presence to stimulate social interaction among humans. The purpose of this study was to examine the interactions of children …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1947

Fish oil and barley supplementation in diets for adult dogs: effects on lipid and protein metabolism, nutrient digestibility, fecal quality. and postprandial glycemia

| Theses | Contributor(s): Maria Regina Cattai de Godoy, David L. Harmon (adviser)

Obesity is the most prevalent nutritional disorder encountered in small animal medicine. Problems related with obesity are the higher incidence of morbidity and mortality. Nutritional and physical …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1883

Canines in the classroom: service animals in primary and secondary educational institutions

| Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Rebecca J. Huss

This Article focuses on the is-sue of whether a child with a disability has the legal right to attend a primary or secondary school with a service animal. In addition to federal law, each state has …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1871

An analysis and evaluation of Sit Stay Read: is the program effective in improving student engagement and reading outcomes?

| Theses | Contributor(s): Corinne Serra Smith

Sit Stay Read is a unique literacy intervention program that uses dogs in the classroom to improve student reading and writing outcomes in select, disadvantaged Chicago Public Schools. The goal of …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1815

Dogs as an intervention for behavioral symptoms of older adults with dementia: a systematic review

| Theses | Contributor(s): Katie E. McLellan, Kirsten Wilbur (adviser)

The purpose of this systematic review was to determine if dogs are an effective occupational therapy intervention for reducing agitation and increasing social participation among older adults with …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1810