Identification of dysfunctional human-dog dyads through dog ownership histories. [PDF]
Open Vet J, 2019 The human-dog relationship is at least 16,000-years old and is mutually beneficial to both dyadic members. When the human-dog relationship becomes dysfunctional, however, there can be serious consequences for both parties and for society. Unfortunately, dysfunctional dyads are normally only identified after consequences have been felt (e.g., dog-human ...
Canejo-Teixeira R +3 more
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Association of dog ownership and dog walking with human physical activity
Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2014 There has been a growing interest in dog ownership and walking as a unique and potential resource to provide physical activity for many individuals in the community.
Koichiro Oka, Ai Shibata, Kaori Ishii
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Owned-Dog Demographics, Ownership Dynamics, and Attitudes across Three States of India
AnimalsThis paper presents the demographics, dynamics, and attitudes of dog ownership across three states in India. The background of this research is set against the increasing significance of pet ownership in urban Indian contexts, with a particular focus on ...
George Brill, Amit Chaudhari
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Is dog ownership associated with mortality? A nationwide registry study [PDF]
European Journal of Public Health, 2018 We examined the association between dog ownership and mortality and whether the association depends on having a spouse in a population-based registry study. All Danish citizens over age 18 years who died in 2015 (N=45 864) were matched to five people who remained alive in 2015 (N=229 320). The total sample were linked to a mandatory nationwide register
Christoffer Johansen +2 more
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Dog ownership, physical activity, loneliness and mental health: a comparison of older adult and younger adult companion animal owners [PDF]
BMC PsychologyBackground and aim Dog ownership has been suggested as an intervention to increase physical activity and improve mental health, but few studies have investigated the relationships between dog ownership, physical activity, and mental health outcomes ...
Kirrily Zablan +2 more
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Dog ownership and mental health among community‐dwelling older adults: A systematic review [PDF]
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2022 Cynthia Engels
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Age Differences in Pet Sensitization by Pet Ownership [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2021 Objectives The association between pet sensitization and pet ownership remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to elucidate the association between pet sensitization and pet ownership by age.
Jun Yeon Won +3 more
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Association between Early Life Child Development and Family Dog Ownership: A Prospective Birth Cohort Study of the Japan Environment and Children’s Study [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 Yukihiro Sato +2 more
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Expectations for dog ownership: Perceived physical, mental and psychosocial health consequences among prospective adopters. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Dog ownership is popular worldwide, with most human-dog dyads forming successful attachment bonds. However, millions of dogs are surrendered to animal shelters annually, possibly due to mismatches between owner expectations and the realities of dog ...
Lauren Powell +8 more
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Dog Ownership and Walking: Perceived and Audited Walkability and Activity Correlates [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020 Barbara Brown, Wyatt Jensen
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