This article reviews recent research concerning dog–human relationships and how
attributes that arise from them can be measured. It highlights the influence of human …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the Spanish confinement for the
control of the COVID-19 pandemic on the behavior of pet cats and dogs, and the support that …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many countries enforcing a
'lockdown', whereby people are instructed to stay at home. Aim: The aim of this study was to …

Previous research suggests that dogs (Canis familiaris) form attachment bonds to their
owners and that the strengths of the attachment can vary. However, it does not seem …

Popularity of brachycephalic (flat-faced) dog breeds is increasing internationally despite well-
documented intrinsic health and welfare problems associated with their conformation. Given …

Simple Summary On 23 March 2020, the UK Government introduced a nationwide lockdown
as part of efforts to reduce the impact of COVID-19. Lockdown control measures led many …

Love and strong social bonds are known buffers in the experience of adversity. Humans
often form strong bonds with non-human animals. The human-animal bond refers to a …

The aim of the present study was to explore possible correlations between dog owners'
relationships with their dogs, as measured with the Monash Dog Owner Relationship Scale …

Objectives Because of the contradictory nature of findings and methodological weaknesses
identified within current human‐companion animal bond research, there is a need to further …

The purpose of this study is to extend and replicate previously published results from a
random probability sample of university faculty. The sample assessed reasons given for …