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The ophthalmic health and refractive state of working dogs in South Brazil
| Contributor(s):: Oliveira, J. K. de, Bortolini, M., Schaller, M., Schuchmann, R. K., Moore, B. A., Montiani-Ferreira, F.
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An overview of animal cruelty with co-occurring domestic incidents
| Contributor(s):: Reisman, R.
2020 335-340 9781946483201 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Orlando, English American Society of Cruelty to Animals New York, New York, USA. text
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The top behavioural tips for new puppy owners
| Contributor(s):: Quandt, J.
2020 96-97 9781946483201 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Orlando, English College of Veterinary Medicine University of Georgia, USA. text
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Why isn't the weight coming off? Creative strategies for weight loss
| Contributor(s):: Linder, D. E.
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Animal cognition in a more than human world
| Contributor(s):: Flynn, P.
2020 419-422 9781946483201 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Orlando, English Human-Animal Bond Association Clearwater, Florida, USA. text
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New trends in the human animal bond: it's not just about oxytocin anymore
| Contributor(s):: Flynn, P.
2020 423-425 9781946483201 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Orlando, English Human-Animal Bond Association Clearwater, Florida, USA. text
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I'm 85 years old... maybe a Border Collie isn't right for me?
| Contributor(s):: Dale, S., Brophey, K.
2020 414-418 9781946483201 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Orlando, English Steve Dale's Pet World Chicago, Illinois, USA. text
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"Toddlers & tiaras": pets and kids can live together-safely!
| Contributor(s):: Curtis, T. M.
2020 116-116 9781946483201 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Orlando, English College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida, USA.curtist@ufl.edu text
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Who are you, really? Unlocking the key to what makes that dog tick
| Contributor(s):: Brophey, K., Dale, S.
2020 410-413 9781946483201 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Orlando, English The Dog Door Behavior Center Asheville, North Carolina, USA. text
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An introduction to navigating owner-directed feline aggression
| Contributor(s):: Dimenna, G.
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Beyond puppy selection-considering the role of puppy raisers in bringing out the best in assistance dog puppies
| Contributor(s):: Mai, D. L., Howell, T., Benton, P., Bennett, P. C.
Problem behaviors are the most common reason to reject young dogs from entering advanced training and obtaining certification for work as an assistance dog. Therefore, working toward preventing undesirable behaviors should be prioritized to reduce failure rates. The development of problem...
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Human-dog bond in the contemporary mayab: social perceptions and benefits associated with the hunter-Milpa dog in maya peasant-hunter life strategies in Yucatan, Mexico
| Contributor(s):: Plata, E., Montiel, S.
Human-dog interaction has been examined in various sociocultural contexts, but such relationships have not been well explored for contemporary subsistence practices in Neotropical areas. In this study, we document human-dog bonds in terms of their relevance for Maya peasant-hunters' life...
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Humanity's best friend: a dog-centric approach to addressing global challenges
| Contributor(s):: Sykes, A., Beirne, P., Horowitz, A., Jones, I., Kalof, L., Karlsson, E., King, T., Litwak, H., McDonald, R. A., Murphy, L. J., Pemberton, N., Promislow, D., Rowan, A., Stahl, P., Tehrani, J., Tourigny, E., Wynne, C. D. L., Strauss, E., Larson, G.
No other animal has a closer mutualistic relationship with humans than the dog (Canis familiaris). Domesticated from the Eurasian grey wolf (Canis lupus), dogs have evolved alongside humans over millennia in a relationship that has transformed dogs and the environments in which humans and dogs...
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Dreaming about dogs: an online survey
| Contributor(s):: Schredl, M., Bailer, C., Weigel, M. S., Welt, M. S.
Dogs have been close human companions for millennia and one would expect—according to the continuity hypothesis of dreaming—that dogs are also quite common in dreams. Previous studies showed that the percentages of dreams that include dogs range from about 1.5% to 5%, but studies...
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Dog tales: mindful Dog Interactions evoke similar experiences to Dog Assisted Mindfulness meditations
| Contributor(s):: Oliva, J. L., Green, T. R.
Stay-at-home regulations in response to COVID-19 have put humans at increased risk of loneliness. Some studies support dog ownership as a protection against loneliness, while other studies have suggested the lockdowns can be used to reflect upon the similar restrictions owners impose on their...
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Coexistence of diversified dog socialities and territorialities in the city of Concepcion, Chile
| Contributor(s):: Miternique, H. C., Gaunet, F.
There has been scant research on the presence of stray dogs in cities. Studying their very considerable presence in Concepción (Chile) provided a unique opportunity to learn more about the different patterns of sociality and territoriality exhibited by the dog species. Via a set of case...
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The psychosocial influence of companion animals on positive and negative affect during the COVID-19 pandemic
| Contributor(s):: Kogan, L. R., Currin-McCulloch, J., Bussolari, C., Packman, W., Erdman, P.
The initial months of COVID-19 forced people to quickly adapt to dramatic changes to their daily lives. As a result of the inevitable decrease in access to social support available during the lockdown phase of COVID-19, countless individuals relied upon their companion dogs and cats. Given the...
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"Don't bring me a dog...I'll just keep it": understanding unplanned dog acquisitions amongst a sample of dog owners attending canine health and welfare community events in the United Kingdom
| Contributor(s):: Holland, K. E., Mead, R., Casey, R. A., Upjohn, M. M., Christley, R. M.
Understanding the factors that result in people becoming dog owners is key to developing messaging around responsible acquisition and providing appropriate support for prospective owners to ensure a strong dog–owner bond and optimise dog welfare. This qualitative study investigated factors...
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Is there a profile of spontaneous seizure-alert pet dogs? A survey of French people with epilepsy
| Contributor(s):: Catala, A., Latour, P., Cousillas, H., Hausberger, M., Grandgeorge, M.
Despite controversies and the lack of research, dogs are empirically selected and trained to perform as service dogs, in relation to the dogs’ and future owners’ characteristics. We assessed the characteristics of both humans and dogs in an unbiased population (not selected or...
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Incidence and impact of dog attacks on guide dogs in the UK: an update
| Contributor(s):: Moxon, R., Whiteside, H., England, G. C. W.
Data on dog attacks on Guide Dogs’ stock were reviewed to investigate the characteristics of the attacks. An average of 11.2 attacks occurred each month. Nearly all of the attacks occurred in public areas, 68.4 per cent of victim dogs were qualified guide dogs and 55.5 per cent of victim...
