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My holistic workplace: alpacas & therapy
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Christy, A.
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Humanizing the workplace: pet power
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Crawford, J.
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Occupational stress in veterinary nurses: roles of the work environment and own companion animal
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Black, A. F., Winefield, H. R., Chur-Hansen, A.
Veterinary nursing has been identified as an occupation at risk for occupational stress and burnout, but a better understanding of job stressors and influencing factors is needed. The aim of this study was to examine occupational stress in a veterinary nursing population based on established work...
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Labradors to Persians: perceptions of pets in the workplace
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Perrine, R. M., Wells, M.
This article reports the findings of a study examining the effects of the presence of pets in an office on people's perceptions of the work environment, the company, and the people who work there. Participants were 482 college students from a medium-sized university in the Southeast who were...
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Owning a dog and working: a telephone survey of dog owners and employers in Sweden
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Norling, A. Y., Keeling, L.
Many dog owners are faced with the problem of what to do with their dog when they go to work. Different solutions to the problem may affect dogs, owners, and employers. In this study, 204 working, Swedish dog owners and 90 employers were interviewed by telephone regarding practical issues and...
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Pets go to college: the influence of pets on students' perceptions of faculty and their offices
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Wells, M., Perrine, R.
The present study examined the effects of the presence of a pet in a professor's office on college students' perceptions of the office and the professor. Students (n=257) were randomly assigned to view a slide of an office that contained either a dog, a cat, or no animal. Students perceived the...
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Veterinary students' views on animal patients and human clients, using Q-methodology
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): de Graaf, G.
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Companion animals: In sickness and in health
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Siegel, Judith M.
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The human-dog relationship: a tale of two species
Book Sections | Contributor(s): Alan M. Beck, C. N.L. Macpherson (editor), F. X. Meslin (editor), Alexander I. Wandeler (editor)
It is common that different species of animals may share the same environmentand often benefit from each other's presence. They may follow one another forfood, or flee together even when only one senses the danger. In natural symbioticrelationships, one participant does not...
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On the Edge or not? Opportunities for Interdisciplinary Scholars in Business Communication to Focus on the Individual and Organizational Benefits of Companion Animals in the Workplace
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Barker, Randolph
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Pet Dogs Benefit Owners' Health: A 'Natural Experiment' in China
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Headey, Bruce, Na, Fu, Zheng, Richard
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[Dogs in the workplace]
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Keller, S.
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The role of animals and animal-assisted therapy in stressful life transitions
Book Sections | Contributor(s): Miller Adams, J. M.
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Pet ownership and cardiovascular risk: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Glenn N. Levine, Karen Allen, Lynne T. Braun, Hayley E. Christian, Erika Friedmann, Kathryn A. Taubert, Sue Ann Thomas, Deborah L. Wells, Richard A. Lange
The purpose of this American Heart Association Scientific Statement is to critically assess the data regarding the influence of pet ownership on the presence and reduction of cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular disease risk.
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Impact of demographic characteristics in pet ownership: modeling animal count according to owners income and age
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Martins, C. M., Mohamed, A., Guimaraes, A. M., de Barros Cda, C., Pampuch Rdos, S., Svoboda, W., Garcia Rde, C., Ferreira, F., Biondo, A. W.
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Animals at work: identity, politics and culture in work with animals
Books | Contributor(s): Hamilton, Lindsay
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Dogs at work : a practical guide to creating dog-friendly workplaces
Books | Contributor(s): Palika, Liz, Fearing, Jennifer
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"This Dog Means Life": Making Interspecies Relations at an Assistance Dog Agency
Theses | Contributor(s): Edminster, Avigdor
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Identifying and describing the roles of companion animals in the lives of workaholics: An exploratory study of workaholism, animal companionship and intimacy
Theses | Contributor(s): Santarpio-Damerjian, Melody Arlene
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AVMA report details pet ownership, veterinary care
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Burns, K.
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Effects of interactions between humans and domesticated animals
Book Sections | Contributor(s): Bokkers, Eddie A.M.
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Pet's presence and owner's blood pressures during the daily lives of pet owners with pre- to mild hypertension
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Friedmann, E., Thomas, S. A., Son, H. S., Chapa, D., McCune, S.
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Attitudes toward responsible pet ownership behaviors in Singaporean cat owners
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Gunaseelan, S., Coleman, G. J., Toukhsati, S. R.
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Pet ownership, other domestic relationships, and satisfaction with life among seniors: results from a Canadian National Survey
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Himsworth, C. G., Rock, M.
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Japanese business organizations' level of familiarity with assistance dog legislation and their acceptance of these dogs in the workplace
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Matsunaka, K., Koda, N.
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A cross-sectional study of frequency and factors associated with dog walking in 9-10 year old children in Liverpool, UK
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Westgarth, C., Boddy, L. M., Stratton, G., German, A. J., Gaskell, R. M., Coyne, K. P., Bundred, P., McCune, S., Dawson, S.
Background Owning a pet dog could potentially improve child health through encouraging participation in physical activity, through dog walking. However, evidence to support this is limited and conflicting. In particular, little is known about children’s participation in dog walking and...
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Pet ownership, dog types and attachment to pets in 9-10 year old children in Liverpool, UK
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Westgarth, C., Boddy, L. M., Stratton, G., German, A. J., Gaskell, R. M., Coyne, K. P., Bundred, P., McCune, S., Dawson, S.
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An evaluation of a dog bite prevention intervention in the pediatric emergency department
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Dixon, C. A., Pomerantz, W. J., Hart, K. W., Lindsell, C. J., Mahabee-Gittens, E. M.
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Pet ownership in the UK: where do we stand in 2013
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Depression in older cat and dog owners: the Nord-Trondelag Health Study (HUNT)-3
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Enmarker, I., Hellzen, O., Ekker, K., Berg, A. G.
Objective: Depression constitutes a major health problem for older people, in this study defined as people 65 years of age and older. Previous studies have shown that mental health among older people who live with animals could be improved, but contrary results exist as well. Therefore, the...
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Survey to investigate pet ownership and attitudes to pet care in metropolitan Chicago dog and/or cat owners
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Freiwald, A., Litster, A., Weng, H. Y.
The aims of this descriptive cross-sectional study were to investigate dog and cat acquisition and attitudes toward pet care among residents of the Chicago area (zip codes 60600-60660); to compare data obtained from owners of shelter-acquired pets with those of residents who acquired their pets...
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Health Benefits and Health Cost Savings Due to Pets: Preliminary Estimates from an Australian National Survey
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Headey, Bruce
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Dog ownership has unknown risks but known health benefits: we need evidence based policy
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Orritt, R.
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Pet ownership may attenuate loneliness among older adult primary care patients who live alone
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Stanley, I. H., Conwell, Y., Bowen, C., Van Orden, K. A.
OBJECTIVES: Older adults who report feelings of loneliness are at increased risk for a range of negative physical and mental health outcomes, including early mortality. Identifying potential sources of social connectedness, such as pet ownership, could add to the understanding of how to promote...
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Walking the dog: The effect of pet ownership on human health and health behaviors
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Utz, Rebecca L.
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Dog ownership, functional ability, and walking in community-dwelling older adults
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Gretebeck, Kimberlee A., Radius, Kaitlyn, Black, David R., Gretebeck, Randall J., Ziemba, Rosemary, Glickman, Lawrence T.
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Factors associated with the stages of change for dog walking among Japanese dog owners
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Oka, Koichiro, Shibata, Ai
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Pet ownership among homeless youth: Associations with mental health, service utilization and housing status
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Rhoades, Harmony, Winetrobe, Hailey, Rice, Eric
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An Examination of the Possible Benefits for Well-Being Arising from the Social Interactions that Occur while Dog Walking
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Antonacopoulos, N. M. D., Pychyl, T. A.
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Does owning a pet protect older people against loneliness?
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Pikhartova, J., Bowling, A., Victor, C.
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Owners and pets exercising together: canine response to veterinarian-prescribed physical activity
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Byers, C. G., Wilson, C. C., Stephens, M. B., Goodie, J. L., Netting, F. E., Olsen, C. H.
Using a prospective, randomized, single-blinded clinical design, we enrolled dog owners (DOs) and their dogs presenting to a veterinary referral hospital in a two-phase trial to determine whether veterinarian-initiated counseling increases physical activity and leads to secondary health benefits...
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Estimate of the size and demographic structure of the owned dog and cat population living in Veneto region (north-eastern Italy)
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Capello, K., Bortolotti, L., Lanari, M., Baioni, E., Mutinelli, F., Vascellari, M.
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The Benefit of Pets and Animal-Assisted Therapy to the Health of Older Individuals
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Cherniack, E. P., Cherniack, A. R.
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Pet Ownership Among Older Adults
Book Sections | Contributor(s): The Editoral Staff,, Capezuti, Liz, Malone, Michael L., Katz, Paul R., Mezey, Mathy Doval
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Service animals in training and the law: an imperfect system
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Magnuson, Darcie
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Benefits of dog ownership: comparative study of equivalent samples
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Gonzalez Ramirez, M. T., Landero Hernandez, R.
Owing to the inconclusive findings of research regarding the health benefits of pet ownership, we compared perceived health, stress, life satisfaction, happiness, and psychosomatic symptoms in dog owners and non-dog owners. As an attempt to overcome some earlier methodological issues, the sample...
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The Social Skills and Attachment to Dogs of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Carlisle, G. K.
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The value of pets
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Animal-assisted therapy at Mayo Clinic: The time is now
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Creagan, E. T., Bauer, B. A., Thomley, B. S., Borg, J. M.
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Pet ownership is associated with increased risk of non-atopic asthma and reduced risk of atopy in childhood: findings from a UK birth cohort
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Collin, S. M., Granell, R., Westgarth, C., Murray, J., Paul, E., Sterne, J. A., John Henderson, A.
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Pets impact on quality of life, a case study
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Bakerjian, Debra
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Human-Animal Interaction as a Context for Positive Youth Development: A Relational Developmental Systems Approach to Constructing Human-Animal Interaction Theory and Research
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Mueller, M. K.
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Work or Play? An Exploration of the Relationships between People and their Service Dogs in Leisure Activities
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Hicks, J. R., Weisman, C. J.
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Dog Walking - The Health Benefits
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Pets' Impact on Your Patients' Health: Leveraging Benefits and Mitigating Risk
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Hodgson, K., Barton, L., Darling, M., Antao, V., Kim, F. A., Monavvari, A.
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Not Just "A Walking the Dog": Dog Walking and Pet Play and Their Association With Recommended Physical Activity Among Adolescents
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Martin, K. E., Wood, L., Christian, H., Trapp, G. S.
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Pet ownership and physical health
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Matchock, R. L.
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The experiences of pet owners' well-being gained through their relationships with their companion animals
Book Sections | Contributor(s): Johnson, Jennifer Jane, Gubi, Peter Madsen
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Prevalence of dog walking and sociodemographic characteristics of dog walkers in the U.S.: An update from 2001
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Richards, Elizabeth A.
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Does the purpose for using a service dog make a difference in the perceptions of what it takes to create successful outcomes in the workplace?
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Glenn, Margaret, Thorne, Kendra
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Canine comfort: Pet affinity buffers the negative impact of ambivalence over emotional expression on perceived social support
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Bryan, Jennifer L., Quist, Michelle C., Young, Chelsie M., Steers, Mai-Ly N., Foster, Dawn W., Lu, Qian
This study evaluated pet affinity as a buffer between ambivalence over emotional expression (AEE) and social support. AEE occurs when one desires to express emotions but is reluctant to do so and is related to negative psychological outcomes. Individuals high in AEE may have difficulty receiving...
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Assessing the benefits and risks of owning a pet
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Cherniack, E. Paul M. D., Cherniack, Ariella R.
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Notes On: Making Room for Fido at Work: Animals in the Workplace as Reasonable Accommodations
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Kizziar, James H., Jr., Dodds, Amber K.
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Oxytocin responses after dog and cat interactions depend on pet ownership and may affect interpersonal trust
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Benjamin A. Curry, Brianne Donaldson, Moana Vercoe, Matthew Filippo, Paul J. Zak
Although many of us interact daily with animals, we have lit t le understanding of how this affects our interactions with people. This study assessed the physiological effects of human-animal interactions and tested if this affected interpersonal trust. Participants (N=141) were assigned to...
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Pets in the Workplace: The Impact of Pet-Friendly Policies on Employee Stress and the Mediating Role of Perceived Organizational Support
Theses | Contributor(s): Naumann, Samantha
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Human-animal interaction in the aging boom
Book Sections | Contributor(s): Johnson, Rebecca, Bibbo, Jessica, Fine, Aubrey H.
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Fostering the human-animal bond for older adults: Challenges and opportunities
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Anderson, Keith A., Lord, Linda K., Hill, Lawrence N., McCune, Sandra
Older adults are at high risk for physical illness and emotional disorders, particularly those of lower socioeconomic status. Pet ownership has the potential to reduce the impact of these problems by providing companionship, reducing social isolation, and enhancing physical activity and...
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Eight domains of pet-owner wellness: Valuing the owner-pet relationship in the counseling process
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Chandler, Cynthia K., Fernando, Delini M., Barrio Minton, Casey A., Portrie-Bethke, Torey L.
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Pet project: employers warm up to critters in the workplace
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Cook, Julie
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Bring Your Dog to Work Day motivates staff
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Calnan, Marianne
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Employees' Best Friends and Other Animals in the Workplace
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Von Bergen, C. W. , Bressler, Martin S.
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Does Dog Walking Predict Physical Activity Participation: Results From a National Survey
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Richards, E. A.
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The importance of pets to families
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One Health: The complex issue of dog bites
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Bailey, D., Leicester, L.
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The complex issue of dog bites
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Bower, C.
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The path to a healthy workplace: A critical review linking healthy workplace practices, employee well-being, and organizational improvements
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): MJ Grawitch, M Gottschalk, DC Munz
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Leashing the Risks of Pets in the Workplace
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Hilary Tuttle
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The incremental direct costs associated with behavioral symptoms in AD
Journal Articles | Contributor(s): DL Murman, Q Chen, MC Powell, SB Kuo, CJ Bradley, CC Colenda
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Human Animal Interaction:Optimizing HAI Costs & Benefits: Study of Expert Opinion in Japan & Rest of World
Presentations | Contributor(s): TR Zengage
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The Benefits of Pets for Human Health
Websites | Contributor(s): Dana Casciotti, Diana Zuckerman
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Pets by the Numbers
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U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics
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Pet Ownership Calculator
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