All posts; Tags Include "Pets"
- March 9, 2016
- 02:00 PM
- 290 views
Children's Experiences of Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
24% of children whose mothers experience domestic violence also see threats to or abuse of companion animals, research shows.Every year in the US, 1 in 15 children is exposed to intimate partner violence, according to a national survey. Research by Shelby McDonald(Virginia Commonwealth University) et al finds many also witness abuse of pets in the home, potentially adding to the impacts on their behaviour and mental health.The researchers interviewed children age 7 – 12 whose mothers had ........ Read more »
McDonald SE, Collins EA, Nicotera N, Hageman TO, Ascione FR, Williams JH, & Graham-Bermann SA. (2015) Children's experiences of companion animal maltreatment in households characterized by intimate partner violence. Child abuse , 116-27. PMID: 26520828
- February 17, 2016
- 01:31 PM
- 258 views
Most Owners Say Cats Are Part Of The Family
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
Most cat owners are confident in their ability to look after their pet, but feline welfare could be better in some respects.New research by Tiffani Howell (La Trobe University) et al investigates how people care for their cats. A representative survey of pet owners in the Australian state of Victoria included questions from feeding and sleeping arrangements to how much cats cost over their lifetime.“In general, Victorian cat owners appear to be meeting their cat’s welfare needs, with a ........ Read more »
Howell, T., Mornement, K., & Bennett, P. (2016) Pet cat management practices among a representative sample of owners in Victoria, Australia. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 42-49. DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2015.10.006
- January 27, 2016
- 08:30 AM
- 312 views
Shelter Dogs Live Up To Expectations (Mostly)
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
Testing behaviour in the shelter is tricky, but most people who adopt a dog would do so again. Animal shelters often assess the behaviour of dogs before rehoming them, but because the tests are not always scientifically validated, Mornement et al (2014) developed the B.A.R.K. protocol. Results of the B.A.R.K. on 74 shelter dogs successfully predicted in-home ratings for fear and friendliness after the dogs had been adopted, but not anxiety, activity level or compliance. A follow-up paper by........ Read more »
Mornement, K., Coleman, G., Toukhsati, S., & Bennett, P. (2015) Evaluation of the predictive validity of the Behavioural Assessment for Re-homing K9's (B.A.R.K.) protocol and owner satisfaction with adopted dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 35-42. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2015.03.013
Mornement, K., Coleman, G., Toukhsati, S., & Bennett, P. (2014) Development of the behavioural assessment for re-homing K9's (B.A.R.K.) protocol. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 75-83. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2013.11.008
- October 28, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 677 views
Make Your Dog Happy: Enrichment
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
Easy ways to provide enrichment for your dog.Although we love our canine friends, many dogs have a relatively boring life in which they spend a lot of time hanging around the house or yard, perhaps on their own. Dogs that are bored or under-exercised can easily find their own entertainment, which might not be so pleasing to their human companions. Luckily there are many easy ways to add enrichment to our dog’s lives.Walks: If you are one of those people who walks your dog whatever the weather,........ Read more »
Christian HE, Westgarth C, Bauman A, Richards EA, Rhodes RE, Evenson KR, Mayer JA, & Thorpe RJ Jr. (2013) Dog ownership and physical activity: a review of the evidence. Journal of physical activity , 10(5), 750-9. PMID: 23006510
Farrell, J., Hope, A., Hulstein, R., & Spaulding, S. (2015) Dog-Sport Competitors: What Motivates People to Participate with Their Dogs in Sporting Events?. Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People , 28(1), 61-71. DOI: 10.2752/089279315X1412935072201
Pullen, A., Merrill, R., & Bradshaw, J. (2012) Habituation and dishabituation during object play in kennel-housed dogs. Animal Cognition, 15(6), 1143-1150. DOI: 10.1007/s10071-012-0538-2
Schipper, L., Vinke, C., Schilder, M., & Spruijt, B. (2008) The effect of feeding enrichment toys on the behaviour of kennelled dogs (Canis familiaris). Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 114(1-2), 182-195. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2008.01.001
Tavares, S., Magalhães, A., & de Sousa, L. (2015) Labrador retrievers are more attracted to water than to social stimuli: A pilot study. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2015.07.041
Wood, L., Martin, K., Christian, H., Nathan, A., Lauritsen, C., Houghton, S., Kawachi, I., & McCune, S. (2015) The Pet Factor - Companion Animals as a Conduit for Getting to Know People, Friendship Formation and Social Support. PLOS ONE, 10(4). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0122085
- Psychology
- Feeding
- Obedience
- Food Toys
- Rally
- Labrador Retrievers
- Hobbies
- Water
- Human-animal bond
- Swimming
- Dogs
- enrichment
- Animal welfare
- Dog Owners
- Comparative Psychology
- Friendship
- Physical activity
- Object Play
- Companion Animals
- Dog walking
- Habituation
- Pets
- Dog sports
- Enrichment
- Community
- Motivation
- Animal Behaviour
- Agility
- October 14, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 428 views
Talking About Animals: The Vegan and the Foxhunter
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
There are surprises in the language used to talk about animals. A vegan and a fox hunter have completely opposed views of animals. Yet analyzing how they talk shows some similarities, according to research by Guy Cook (King’s College, London). He studied interviews with a spokesperson for the Vegan Society and a spokesperson for the pro-foxhunting group The Countryside Alliance. Foxhunting has been illegal in the UK since 2005, and only a quarter of one per cent of the UK is vegan, s........ Read more »
Cook, G. (2015) 'A pig is a person' or 'You can love a fox and hunt it': Innovation and tradition in the discursive representation of animals. Discourse , 26(5), 587-607. DOI: 10.1177/0957926515576639
- October 7, 2015
- 09:30 AM
- 530 views
The Labrador Lifestyle
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
A survey of Labrador Retriever owners tells us what they eat, how often they exercise, and where they sleep.A survey of over 4000 people with Labrador Retrievers provides a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the average Lab. 68% of the dogs were pets, 6% working dogs, and of the remainder the largest group of people did not say (a quarter of overall responses). Black Labradors were the most common (49%), followed by yellow (27%) and chocolate (21%), with other colours including fox ........ Read more »
Pugh, C., Bronsvoort, B., Handel, I., Summers, K., & Clements, D. (2015) Dogslife: A cohort study of Labrador Retrievers in the UK. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2015.06.020
- September 12, 2015
- 11:33 AM
- 243 views
Furry Pets May Reduce Allergies in Kids By Changing Gut Bacteria
by Marie Benz in MedicalResearch.com
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Merja Nermes, MD Dept. of Pediatrics Turku University Hospital Turku, Finland Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings? Response: Earlier it was thought that exposure to pets early in childhood … Continue reading →
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Merja Nermes, MD. (2015) Furry Pets May Reduce Allergies in Kids By Changing Gut Bacteria. MedicalResearch.com. info:/
- September 9, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 564 views
If You Lead a Lab to Water, Should You Let Them Swim?
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
A new study tests whether Labrador Retrievers choose the pool.Labrador Retrievers were bred to retrieve from water, and it’s widely known they love to swim. But, how much? And, given their sociability, do they prefer to swim rather than mix with a person or another dog? A study by Sara Tavares, Ana Magalhães and Liliana de Sousa (Universityof Porto) gave Labs a free choice, and says the results are important for good animal welfare.The study involved ten Labrador Retrievers who live on a farm........ Read more »
Mellor, D., & Beausoleil, N. (2015) Extending the 'Five Domains' model for animal welfare assessment to incorporate positive welfare states. Animal Welfare, 24(3), 241-253. DOI: 10.7120/09627286.24.3.241
Tavares, S., Magalhães, A., & de Sousa, L. (2015) Labrador retrievers are more attracted to water than to social stimuli: a pilot study. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2015.07.041
- September 2, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 472 views
Preparation Makes a Difference to Pets in an Emergency
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
After the Great Earthquake in Japan, preparation was key to evacuating with pets - including training and socialization.When the magnitude 9 earthquake struck Japan in 2011, causing a tsunami and subsequent accident at the Fukushima nuclear plant, over 15,000 people were killed. Many people had to evacuate at short notice. In 2012, pet owners from two of the most badly affected areas, Iwate and Fukushima Prefectures, were asked about whether or not they took their pet and the types of planning t........ Read more »
Heath, S.E., & Linnabary, R.D. (2015) Challenges of managing animals in disasters in the US. Animals, 5(2), 173-192. info:/10.3390/ani5020173#sthash.7n7gGyyg.dpuf
Thompson, K.,, Every, D., Rainbird, S., Cornell, V., Smith, B., & Trigg, J. (2014) No pet or their person left behind: Increasing the disaster resilience of vulnerable groups through animal attachment, activities and networks. Animals , 4(2), 214-240. info:/10.3390/ani4020214
A survey of companion-animal owners affected by the East Japan Great Earthquake in Iwate and Fukushima Prefectures, Japan. (2015) Yamazaki, S. Anthrozoos, 28(2). info:/
- August 12, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 511 views
Proof the Internet helps Cat Adoptions
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
And that toys are important in photographs of adoptable cats.We all assume that internet photos and adverts play an important role in pet adoption these days, and now it’s possible to put a figure on it, at least for cats. 82.5% of people who adopted a cat from a shelter in Western New York said Petfinder strongly or moderately influenced their adoption. The length of time cats waited for adoption varied from 1 to 126 days. Cats whose Petfinder profiles were clicked more than once a day were t........ Read more »
Lampe, R., & Witte, T. (2014) Speed of Dog Adoption: Impact of Online Photo Traits. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 1-12. DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2014.982796
Siettou, C., Fraser, I., & Fraser, R. (2014) Investigating Some of the Factors That Influence “Consumer” Choice When Adopting a Shelter Dog in the United Kingdom. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 17(2), 136-147. DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2014.883924
Workman, M., & Hoffman, C. (2015) An Evaluation of the Role the Internet Site Petfinder Plays in Cat Adoptions. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 1-10. DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2015.1043366
- August 5, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 572 views
De-Stressing with a Puppy for Parents of Children with Autism
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
A pet dog can reduce stress for parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study.Research by Hannah Wright et al (University of Lincoln) finds that a family dog reduces stress in the caregivers of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This result is especially striking because it applies to pet dogs rather than specially trained service dogs. But there are caveats, because a dog is not right for all families.The study looked at parents of children with ASD, and c........ Read more »
Wright, H., Hall, S., Hames, A., Hardiman, J., Mills, R., & Mills, D. (2015) Acquiring a Pet Dog Significantly Reduces Stress of Primary Carers for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Prospective Case Control Study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-015-2418-5
- July 8, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 639 views
Six Ways to Entertain Your Dog Indoors
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
When walks are limited, these ideas will help you tire out your dog.Lately my dogs have been getting fewer walks due to unusually hot weather and smoke from forest fires. You can beat the heat by walking in the early morning or late evening, and sometimes there is better air quality just down the road. But there are times when there’s no choice but to limit walks. Then what do you do? These ideas will help you to entertain your dog. Feed Your Dog CreativelyYour dog’s food does not have to ar........ Read more »
Farrell, J., Hope, A., Hulstein, R., & Spaulding, S. (2015) Dog-Sport Competitors: What Motivates People to Participate with Their Dogs in Sporting Events?. Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People , 28(1), 61-71. DOI: 10.2752/089279315X1412935072201
McGowan, R., Rehn, T., Norling, Y., & Keeling, L. (2013) Positive affect and learning: exploring the “Eureka Effect” in dogs. Animal Cognition, 17(3), 577-587. DOI: 10.1007/s10071-013-0688-x
Rooney, N., & Bradshaw, J. (2002) An experimental study of the effects of play upon the dog–human relationship. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 75(2), 161-176. DOI: 10.1016/S0168-1591(01)00192-7
- June 26, 2015
- 05:27 PM
- 198 views
Easing of Pet Travel Restrictions Means More Dogs At Risk Of Rabies Entering Europe
by Marie Benz in MedicalResearch.com
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Siv Klevar, DVM,PhD. Norwegian Veterinary Institute Department of Diagnostics Section of Immunology Oslo Medical Research: What is the background for this study? Dr. Klevar: Border control veterinary officers reported a surge in the number of imported dogs … Continue reading →
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Siv Klevar, DVM,PhD., & Norwegian Veterinary Institute. (2015) Easing of Pet Travel Restrictions Means More Dogs At Risk Of Rabies Entering Europe. MedicalResearch.com. info:/
- June 24, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 762 views
Going for a Song? The Price of Pet Birds
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
The price of birds for sale in pet stores in Taiwan sheds light on legal (and illegal) trade, with consequences for native wildlife. Taiwan is an interesting place to study birds. Songbirds are kept for singing competitions, and there is a tradition of taking caged birds out for a walk (‘bird walking’). As in other Asian countries, birds and other animals are set free in order to make merit (prayer release), potentially adding significantly to the numbers of alien birds living wild. The........ Read more »
Su, S., Cassey, P., Vall-llosera, M., & Blackburn, T. (2015) Going Cheap: Determinants of Bird Price in the Taiwanese Pet Market. PLOS ONE, 10(5). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0127482
- June 17, 2015
- 01:54 PM
- 642 views
Emergency Planning Is For Pets Too
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
Failure to include pets in emergency planning puts human lives at risk.“There is no other factor contributing as much to human evacuation failure in disasters that is under the control of emergency management when a threat is imminent as pet ownership.” So say Sebastian Heath(FEMA) and Robert Linnabary(University of Tennessee) in a review of the ways in which pets should be included in emergency planning. Emergency management has five stages: planning, preparedness, mitigation, ........ Read more »
Heath, S., & Linnabary, R. (2015) Challenges of Managing Animals in Disasters in the U.S. Animals, 5(2), 173-192. DOI: 10.3390/ani5020173
- May 20, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 708 views
Pets: Building Community One Friend at a Time
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
Even indoor pets help us get to know other people, according to new research in four cities in the US and Australia.It’s easy to see how people who regularly walk their dog can get to know others. They might strike up friendly conversations about dogs, or learn to avoid certain people because of the way their off-leash dog charges up with unwanted “friendly” advances. It’s less obvious for people who don’t walk their dogs, or who have pets that are always indoors. But a new study by re........ Read more »
Wood, L., Martin, K., Christian, H., Nathan, A., Lauritsen, C., Houghton, S., Kawachi, I., & McCune, S. (2015) The Pet Factor - Companion Animals as a Conduit for Getting to Know People, Friendship Formation and Social Support. PLOS ONE, 10(4). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0122085
- May 6, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 700 views
Loss of a Dog: The Importance of Social Support
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
New research finds that losing a pet dog is a stressful life event.Sooner or later, all pet owners have to face the realization that the lives of our animals are far too short. Grieving for a lost pet is further complicated by some people who fail to understand what a pet means. Comments like, “It was just a dog” can be very hurtful. A new study by Lilian Tzivian (Ben Gurion University of the Negev) et al investigates the psychological effects of pet loss. The study compared 103 dog owners w........ Read more »
Tzivian, L., Friger, M., & Kushnir, T. (2015) Associations between Stress and Quality of Life: Differences between Owners Keeping a Living Dog or Losing a Dog by Euthanasia. PLOS ONE, 10(3). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0121081
- April 15, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 653 views
Earliest Memories of Pets
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
Do our earliest childhood memories of pets influence our attitudes to animals? Think back to your first memory of a pet, whether it was your own or someone else’s. Is it a happy memory, or a sad one? Were you interacting with the animal, or just watching? And is it possible that early memories like this influence your attitudes as an adult?This question was posed by Philip Marshall(Texas Tech University) et al, who compared earliest memories of a pet, a friend and an automobile. 223........ Read more »
Marshall, P.D., Ireland, M.E., & Dalton, A.A. (2015) Earliest memories of pets predict adult attitudes: phenomenological, structural and textual analyses. Human Animal Interaction Bulletin, 3(1), 28-51. info:/
- March 25, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 1,135 views
Can Street Dogs Become Good Pets?
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
From free-ranging dog to new home. It sounds like a fairy-tale, but how does it work out?A recent survey by Yasemin Salgiri Demirbas (Ankara University) et al investigates how well free-roaming urban dogs fit into a family home once they are adopted. The results show the dogs adapt well to their new homes.The scientists say, “Every year in Turkey, thousands of free-ranging dogs are brought to dog shelters. These dogs are mongrel dogs with stray origins.” There is often a bias against adoptin........ Read more »
Blackwell, E., Twells, C., Seawright, A., & Casey, R. (2008) The relationship between training methods and the occurrence of behavior problems, as reported by owners, in a population of domestic dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 3(5), 207-217. DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.10.008
Salgirli Demirbas, Y., Emre, B., & Kockaya, M. (2014) Integration ability of urban free-ranging dogs into adoptive families' environment. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 9(5), 222-227. DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2014.04.006
Lord, L., Reider, L., Herron, M., & Graszak, K. (2008) Health and behavior problems in dogs and cats one week and one month after adoption from animal shelters. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 233(11), 1715-1722. DOI: 10.2460/javma.233.11.1715
McMillan, F., Duffy, D., & Serpell, J. (2011) Mental health of dogs formerly used as ‘breeding stock’ in commercial breeding establishments. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 135(1-2), 86-94. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2011.09.006
Sherman, B., & Mills, D. (2008) Canine Anxieties and Phobias: An Update on Separation Anxiety and Noise Aversions. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 38(5), 1081-1106. DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.04.012
- Psychology
- Phobias
- Behavior Problems
- Separation-related distress
- Free-Ranging Dogs
- Separation Anxiety
- Street Dogs
- Hyper-attachment
- Adopted Dogs
- Comparative Psychology
- Shelter
- Dogs
- Animal Rescue
- Canines
- Fear
- Behaviour Problems
- Aggression
- Animal Behavior
- Pets
- Attachment
- Canine Anxiety
- Animal Behaviour
- March 18, 2015
- 08:30 AM
- 904 views
The Right to Walk Away
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
What can pet owners learn from the way scientists give animals choices in research?When people take part in research, scientists must ensure they give informed consent. When the participants are pets, owners give consent on their behalf: they understand the risks of the research and they have the right to end their participation at any time (e.g. if they feel their dog is stressed). We can’t ask animals about their feelings, but scientists have several ways they give the pets a choice.In Sarah........ Read more »
Ellis, S., Thompson, H., Guijarro, C., & Zulch, H. (2014) The influence of body region, handler familiarity and order of region handled on the domestic cat's response to being stroked. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2014.11.002
Feuerbacher, E., & Wynne, C. (2015) Shut up and pet me! Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) prefer petting to vocal praise in concurrent and single-alternative choice procedures. Behavioural Processes, 47-59. DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2014.08.019
Merola I, Prato-Previde E, & Marshall-Pescini S. (2012) Dogs' social referencing towards owners and strangers. PloS one, 7(10). PMID: 23071828
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