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 The relationship between humans and animals may have positive effects
for both parties, but there are situations in which it has poor or even negative effects for …

This study addresses the underlying mechanisms explaining the growing demand for pet
fashion. While the literature suggests pet attachment as an antecedent of pet product …

Contact with animals has been increasingly recognized as being beneficial to mental health
and wellbeing due to their therapeutic function, with “animal-assisted therapies” gaining in …

Pet ownership has often been lauded as a protective factor for well-being, particularly during
the COVID-19 pandemic. We expanded this question to consider how pet (ie, species …

Across two studies, pet owners residing in Western and Eastern countries completed
surveys documenting their experiences with a particular pet and their likelihood of …

Emerging evidence suggests that pet dogs can offer features of a secure attachment which
has been associated with healthy psychological development across the lifespan. Limited …

The field of human-animal interaction (HAI) has experienced prolific growth in the scope,
breadth, and rigor of research conducted on animal-assisted interventions (AAIs). As …

Pets play an important role in their owners' lives and are often viewed as family members.
However, research on human-animal relationships suggests that pet owners often receive …

Simple Summary This study explores how parenting styles toward dogs are influenced by
experiences in one's own upbringing. Through a mixed methods approach involving surveys …