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Demands and resources of a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program: a constant comparative analysis

Frontiers in Public Health
IntroductionGiven the evidence that companion animals may provide social and emotional support to their human counterparts, some companies have begun offering bring-your-dog-to-work programs in an effort to reduce employee strain and improve workplace ...
Braxton Schieler, Niwako Ogata, Leanne O. Nieforth   +2 more
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Voices of NGOs Supporting the First Master’s Degree Program in Ethology and Human-Animal Interactions in Romania: An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis

, 2021
This study aims to explore through a qualitative thematic analysis the reflections of six animal protection and wildlife conservation NGOs in Romania regarding the development of the first specialized master’s degree program in ethology and human-animal ...
Adriana Dalila Criste, Alina Simona Rusu, Daniel Severus Dezmirean   +2 more
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A dogs-at-work program in a veterinary college: promoting workplace wellbeing and resilience

Frontiers in Psychology
Dogs-at-work (DAW) programs may be able to take advantage of the benefits of human-animal interactions to support the resilience and wellbeing of employees in high stress workplaces, but research in this area is limited. Consequently, employers are often
Emilie M. MacInnis, Niwako Ogata, Leanne O. Nieforth   +2 more
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Breast cancer survivors’ experiences of pet ownership: A qualitative analysis

Human-Animal Interactions, 2023
Research suggests that the emotional bond shared with a pet can be particularly significant for those with declining physical health, yet little is known about breast cancer survivors’ experiences with pet ownership.
Jennifer Currin-McCulloch, Lori R. Kogan, Amelia Malone, Savannah Schwab, Linda S. Cook   +4 more
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The Complexity of the Human–Animal Bond: Empathy, Attachment and Anthropomorphism in Human–Animal Relationships and Animal Hoarding

, 2022
The human–animal relationship is ancient, complex and multifaceted. It may have either positive effects on humans and animals or poor or even negative and detrimental effects on animals or both humans and animals.
Emanuela Prato-Previde, Colombo, Elisa Silvia, Elisa Basso Ricci, Prato-Previde, Emanuela, Elisa Silvia Colombo, Basso Ricci, Elisa   +5 more
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Animal–Visitor Interactions: Where Do We Go from Here?

Animals
Animal–visitor interactions (AVIs) involve the study of both the impacts of zoo visitors on animals (visitor effects) and those of animals on zoo visitors (visitor experiences). In the last century, particularly in the last few years, AVIs have become an
Eduardo J. Fernandez, Claudia C. Martinez, James Edward Brereton, Andrew Moss   +3 more
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Children’s experiences of positive affect with pet dogs: A multi-method study

Human-Animal Interactions, 2023
Experiences of positive affect (PA) are common when interacting with animals and may help to build resilience. This study explored how children’s relationships with pet dogs, parents, and friends are related to their experiences of PA with their pet dog.
Kathryn A. Kerns, Carli A. Obeldobel, Heather House, Logan B. Kochendorfer, Allysia White, Marissa Gastelle   +5 more
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Listen to Us: Perceptions of Animal Voice and Agency

, 2023
In many contexts, the interests of nonhuman animals (hereafter “animals”) are often overlooked or considered to be a lower priority than those of humans.
Anja M. Thomsen, Kelly K. Miller, Adam P. A. Cardilini, William T. Borrie   +3 more
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People and Zoos: The Role and Implementation of Direct Human–Animal Interactions in Zoological Establishments

Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Zoological establishments have five main roles: education, conservation, recreation, research, and provision of positive welfare to exhibited and housed animals.
Stacey J. Higgs, Maren Huck, David Sheffield, Dean Fido   +3 more
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What’s the fuzz: The frequency, practice and perceptions of equine facial hair trimming revealed in a survey of horse owners in Australia

Human-Animal Interactions, 2023
Recently, equine organizations from multiple countries around the world, including Australia, have implemented bans on the trimming of vibrissae (sensory hairs located around the muzzle and eyes) of horses competing in their events.
Susan J. Hazel, Carly Holman, Kirrilly Thompson   +2 more
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