The Power of Pets
The science behind the powerful bond we share with pets.
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The Role of Psychiatric Service Dogs in Veterans With PTSD
New research reveals positive mental health changes in veterans after receiving a service dog Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can…
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Dogs mirror our physiological stress at the vets, study reveals
A study from Queens University Belfast reveals a physiological link between dogs and their owners in stressful veterinary settings. Owners’ stress affects their dogs, as…
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Sleeping Ruff: The Health & Wellbeing of Homeless People’s Dogs
Homeless people owning dogs has been a topic of controversy, but new research challenges common assumptions. A study in the Western United States found that…
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The Pet Dilemma: Considerations When Moving Into Supported Accommodation
A recent study at La Trobe University found that pets significantly influence older adults’ housing decisions, with 67% of participants stating their pets would make…
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Animal Therapy Enhances Prisoner Wellbeing, Study Reveals
Prisoners at a local remand prison participated in animal therapy sessions and reported positive outcomes in improved relationships, emotional regulation, empathy, purpose, and self-identity. The…
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Study Reveals How Children See Their Relationship With Dogs
A recent study at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece, explored the impact of family dogs on children. The study revealed dogs’ influence on routines, family…
● About Me
I’m Carla Jade Hart, PhD, an experienced research scientist and specialist in human-animal interaction. My mission is to disseminate the findings of high-quality research which illuminate the ways that pets contribute to our physical, cognitive, and psychological wellbeing.
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