Satisfying dog-ownership has shown to have physical and psychological advantages for
humans, whereas dysfunctional ownership due to canine behavioural problems leads to …

Simple Summary Widespread media reports suggest that unusually high numbers of the
public purchased, or sought to purchase, puppies following the first 'lockdown'phase of the …

Simple Summary The popular notion that dogs are our best friends suggests a positive bond
between ourselves and our dogs. When people think and talk about their connection with …

Background Demand for intentional crosses of purebred dog breeds, often labelled
'designer crossbreeds'(eg, Labrador Retriever X Poodle, the 'Labradoodle'), has recently …

Simple Summary People who plan to own a dog have expectations about what this
experience will be like and are initially in the motivational phase of dog-ownership. Their …

Simple Summary Dogs are the most common companion animal in the United Kingdom;
however, the pet dog acquisition process is not fully understood. It is important that …

Simple Summary “Designer dogs”, or the hybrid offspring of two purebred dogs, are an
extremely popular pet choice in the United States. However, there are many misconceptions …

Animal shelters and rescues are typically judged on their live release rates. The number of
companion animals adopted and then returned to the shelter is not as frequently considered …

Owned dogs are often regarded as family members, best friends, or even as substitutes for
children. These new roles and their effects on human well-being have received scientific …

For the last twenty-thousand years, dogs and people have shared a unique bond in the
animal kingdom. In How Our Love of Dogs Creates Social Conflict, James K. Beggan uses …