Download or read book Our Canine Connection The History Benefits and Future of Human Dog Interactions written by Sandra McCune and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-04-11 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Human Animal Interaction HAI Research A Decade of Progress written by Peggy D. McCardle and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Psychology of the Human Animal Bond written by Christopher Blazina and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There have been dramatic increases in the financial, emotional, and psychological investment in pets over the past four decades. The increasing importance of animal companions in people's lives has resulted in growing emphasis on the human-animal bond within academic literature. This book introduces practicing and emerging professionals to vital subject matter concerning this growing specialty area by providing an essential framework and information through which to consider the unique contextual backdrop of the human-animal bond. Such contexts include a wide array of themes including: issues of attachment and loss, success and frustration with making and sustaining connections, world views regarding animal ethics, familial history of neglect or abuse, and cultural dynamics that speak to the order of things between mankind and nature. Adopting a contextual stance will aid mental health professionals in appreciating why and how this connection has become a significant part of everyday life for many. As with any other important clinical dynamic, training and preparation are needed to gain competence for professional practice and research. To this end, an ensemble of international experts across the fields of psychology and mental health explore topics that will help both new and established clinicians increase and understanding of the various ways the human-animal bond manifests itself. Perspectives from beyond the scope of psychology and mental health such as anthropology, philosophy, literature, religion, and history are included to provide a sampling of the significant contexts in which the human-animal bond is established. What brings these divergent topics together in a meaningful way is their relevance and centrality to the contextual bonds that underlie the human-animal connection. This text will be a valuable resource that provides opportunities to deepen one's expertise in understanding the psychology of the human-animal bond.
Download or read book The Purest Bond written by Jen Golbeck and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This feel-good, comprehensive exploration of the profound bond between humans and dogs from Jen Golbeck, the “internet’s dog mom” behind the massive social media platform The Golden Ratio, and award-winning science writer Stacey Colino “will bring something magical and meaningful into your life” (Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author). Dogs have been considered people’s best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today. With all of the seismic shifts in today’s world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone, dog adoptions doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people have brought furry friends into their lives for the first time or seized this opportunity to deepen the connections they already have, they are looking to understand how owning a dog can change their lives. Weaving together groundbreaking research and touching real-life stories, The Purest Bond is an “informative and fun” (Publishers Weekly) exploration of not just the social benefits of owning a dog but the science of how dogs improve our emotional and physical health, mental acuity, and our ability to focus and absorb information. Most importantly, they remind us of what’s right in the world—love, trust, affection, playtime, fresh air, and sunshine—even when so much feels wrong.
Download or read book What s a Dog For written by John Homans and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Homans adopted his dog, Stella, from a shelter for all the usual reasons: fond memories of dogs from his past, a companion for his son, an excuse for long walks around the neighborhood. Soon enough, she is happily ensconced in the daily workings of his family. And not only that: Stella is treated like a family member—in ways that dogs of his youth were not. Spending humanlike sums on vet bills, questioning her diet and exercise regimens, contemplating her happiness—how had this all come to pass, when the dogs from Homans’s childhood seemed quite content living mostly out in the yard? In What’s a Dog For?, Homans explores the dog’s complex and prominent place in our world and how it came to be. Evolving from wild animals to working animals to nearly human members of our social fabric, dogs are now the subject of serious scientific studies concerning pet ownership, evolutionary theory, and even cognitive science. From new insights into what makes dogs so appealing to humans to the health benefits associated with owning a dog, Homans investigates why the human-canine relationship has evolved so rapidly—how dogs moved into our families, our homes, and sometimes even our beds in the span of a generation, becoming a $53 billion industry in the United States in the process. As dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to more than seventy-seven million in the United States alone, it’s no surprise that canine culture at large is also undergoing a massive transformation. They are now subject to many of the same questions of rights and ethics as people, and the politics of dogs are more tumultuous and public than ever— with fierce moral battles raging over kill shelters, puppy mills, and breed standards. Incorporating interviews and research from scientists, activists, breeders, and trainers, What’s a Dog For? investigates how dogs have reached this exalted status and why they hold such fascination for us. With one paw in the animal world and one paw in the human world, it turns out they have much to teach us about love, death, and morality—and ultimately, in their closeness and difference, about what it means to be human.
Download or read book The Human Canine Connection written by Dwaine Aj Whogoes and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a world where humans and dogs connect on a deeper, more profound level than you have ever imagined possible - even if you just adopted your first puppy or have been a lifelong dog owner. This guide is unique at its core. It goes beyond generic methods and blanket solutions, breezing past overused information to touch the heart of your dog's behavior. It is not a fix-all solution but a recipe for deepening the connection you share with your dog. Embracing this will completely transform your relationship with your pet, fostering a bond based on mutual understanding and respect.
Download or read book How the Dog Became the Dog written by Mark Derr and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “informative account” of canine evolution will “appeal to dog lovers with a curiosity about the origins of their favorite companion.” (Publishers Weekly) Many have made the case that dogs have evolved from wolves but the evolutionary link between wolves and dogs remains a mystery. In How the Dog Became the Dog, Mark Derr posits that the dog’s evolution from wolf was inevitable due to the mutually beneficial nature of the relationship between wolves and hunter-gatherer humans. How the Dog Became the Dog presents the domestication of the dog as a biological and cultural process that began with a reciprocal cooperation between dogwolves and humans that evolved over time, from the first dogs that took refuge with humans against the cold at the end of the last Ice Age, to the 18th century, when humans began to exercise full control of dog reproduction, life, and death, through centuries of natural and artificial selection that led us to the many breeds of dogs we know and love today. “A transporting slice of dog/wolf thinking that will pique the interest of anyone with a dog in their orbit.” —Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Dog Behavior written by James C. Ha and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions provides readers with a better understanding of canine science, including evolutionary concepts, ethograms, brain structures and development, sensory perspectives, the science of emotions, social structure, and the natural history of the species. The book also analyzes relationships between humans and dogs and how the latter has evolved. Readers will find this to be an ideal resource for researchers and students in animal behavior, specifically focusing on dog behavior and human-canine relationships. In addition, veterinarians seeking further information on dog behavior and the social temperament of these companion animals will find this book to be informative. - Provides an accessible, engaging introduction to animal behavior specifically related to human-canine relationships - Clarifies misunderstandings, mysteries and misconceptions about canines with historical evidence and scientific studies - Offers insights and techniques to improve human-canine relationships
Download or read book The Purest Bond written by Jennifer Golbeck and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dog s World written by Jessica Pierce and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two of the world’s leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people What would happen to dogs if humans simply disappeared? Would dogs be able to survive on their own without us? A Dog’s World imagines a posthuman future for dogs, revealing how dogs would survive—and possibly even thrive—and explaining how this new and revolutionary perspective can guide how we interact with dogs now. Drawing on biology, ecology, and the latest findings on the lives and behavior of dogs and their wild relatives, Jessica Pierce and Marc Bekoff—two of today’s most innovative thinkers about dogs—explore who dogs might become without direct human intervention into breeding, arranged playdates at the dog park, regular feedings, and veterinary care. Pierce and Bekoff show how dogs are quick learners who are highly adaptable and opportunistic, and they offer compelling evidence that dogs already do survive on their own—and could do so in a world without us. Challenging the notion that dogs would be helpless without their human counterparts, A Dog’s World enables us to understand these independent and remarkably intelligent animals on their own terms.
Download or read book Dog Love and Your Health written by Dog Lovers Dog Lovers for Life! and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2nd Edition: Now Includes 20 Latest Insights and More Information We Love Our Dogs and Our Dogs Love Us Even More It is no surprise to those of you who love animals that humans and canines were somehow always meant to be bonded together. The history, research and useful facts from my own experiences are discussed. The latest research findings are interesting and fascinating. They will help you understand your canines even better. Dog Ownership - You Will Not Regret It For those of you who never had pets growing up and still do not own a dog today, I hope you will gain an appreciation of the unconditional love of dogs towards their human partners and maybe it will convince you to consider getting a dog yourself whether it is a puppy, adult, senior or a rescue dog. I realize training our canine friends (and also their human counterparts) will add even more lifetime enjoyment. You will never regret it! A Different Perspective About Our Canines While you will find a tremendous amount of information and stories written about the enduring and powerful relationship between humans and canines which I endorse to the largest extent possible, I believe there are a couple of compelling perspectives that are not being told to the degree they should. Our Dog's Love Improves Our Own Health Because humans and canines have underlying proven facts for having a strong attachment to one another, we often don't think about the following: Due to the unconditional love of our dogs and the special bond with humans, there is strong evidence that dog ownership continues to improve our own health so there are mutual benefits to recognize Since our dogs provide us with so many benefits, I want to urge all of us to recognize this and give back even more than are already doing today. You will gain a larger appreciation of how our dog's unconditional love has improved and continues to improve our own health benefits and thus we need to more for them in return Recent Review from a Verified Purchaser "As an 8-year dog owner, I found this book to be extremely informative! It helped clear up some of the doubts I was having as an owner, which I found quite comforting. Having a dog comes with great responsibility, and this book highlights the most important parts of dog care and how to better understand your dog and its behavior. The author added personal experience to the mix, making the content easy to read and relate to. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone thinking about adopting (yes, adopt, don't shop!) a dog, or already has a dog or multiple dogs. An easy read, packed with useful information."
Download or read book The Domestic Dog written by James Serpell and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By any standards, dogs are extraordinary animals. They have been part of human society for longer than any other domestic species. They exist in a greater variety of different shapes and sizes, and they occupy a wider ecological niche, from pampered pets and faithful servants to feral scavengers. Even our attitudes to dogs seem to oscillate between extremes. On the one hand, the dog is man's best friend, on the other, he is the despised and degraded outcast. This unique book seeks to expose the real dog beneath the popular stereotypes. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art account of the domestic dog's natural history and behaviour based on scientific and scholarly evidence rather than hearsay. Anyone with a serious interest in Canis familiaris, its evolution, behaviour, and its place in our society will find The Domestic Dog an indispensable and fascinating resource.
Download or read book Free Market Dogs written by Michał Piotr Pręgowski and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What has changed in the last twenty-five years in the relationship of Poles with their dogs? How have the free market and capitalism influenced Poland and the human-canine bond there? Are dogs “property,” “friends,” or “members of the family” in post-communist Poland? Free Market Dogs, edited by Michał Piotr Pręgowski and Justyna Włodarczyk, examines the interactions and relationships of dogs and humans in contemporary Polish culture and society, and explores how Poland’s intense exposure to Western—and particularly American—cultural patterns influenced the status of dogs after restoration of democracy in 1989. This book discusses topics such as the emergence of pet cemeteries, dog memoirs, and presidential dogs in Poland; the growing popularity of dog sports and the feminization of said sports; the philosophical and ideological changes in dog training caused by exposure to state-of-the-art methods from American books and videos; dogs in contemporary Polish art; and the specificity and growing pains of local pet-facilitated therapy. Free Market Dogs was written by researchers and practitioners whose academic background includes sociology, anthropology, pedagogy, cultural studies, and literary studies, and whose practical experience involves either training dogs or working with them. Based on thorough research and personal expertise, this is a great book for anyone interested in human-canine relationships—and their similarities and differences—around the world.
Download or read book Companion Animals and Us written by Anthony L. Podberscek and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores our complex relationships with pets.
Download or read book The Bond Between Dog and Human written by Silas Bardwell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is to celebrate the extraordinary connection forged between humans and their canine companions since time immemorial. In this touching narrative, I explore the deep well of love, unwavering loyalty, and unparalleled companionship that defines the unique bond we share with our dogs. Each page unfolds a tapestry of heartwarming tales, showcasing the incredible journeys of love and devotion that have woven these relationships into the fabric of our lives. From tales of rescue and redemption to stories of triumph and joy, this book is a testament to the transformative power of the human-canine connection. For every dog enthusiast, pet parent, or anyone touched by the magic of canine companionship, "The Bond Between Dog and Human" is an ode to the extraordinary relationships that enrich our lives. Join me in this exploration of shared moments, and let these stories inspire you to cherish, nurture, and celebrate the profound bond you share with your four-legged friend. Experience the magic of unconditional love and the joy of true companionship. Secure your copy now and embark on a journey that celebrates the timeless bond between dogs and humans. After all, in every wag of the tail lies a story waiting to be told!
Download or read book Companion Animals in Human Health written by Cindy C. Wilson and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1998 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exactly how do animals affect the quality of life of their human companions? The 7th International Conference on Animals, Health, and Quality of Life set out to explore this question. A major result of this quest was Companion Animals in Human Health, a careful selection of jurored and invited papers from that conference. The articles in this volume address Human Animal Interaction (HAI) according to the elements that define quality of life: physical, mental, emotional, and social health; functional health; and general well-being. Beginning with an overview of human/animal interaction from historical and value perspectives, the authors develop a conceptual framework for HAI research and quality of life measurement. They then go on to explore the psychosocial and physiological impact of HAI. The concluding sections address the role of companion animals in human development and the training and welfare of animals in therapeutic programs. As a state-of-the-science document, Companion Animals in Human Health is a must-read for all health and social science professionals caring for clients who already have companion animals or for clients who might benefit from such interaction. Thus it will be of interest to those in the fields of clinical psychology, cognition, developmental psychology, family studies, gerontology, nursing, patient care, psychology, public health, and sociology.
Download or read book Our Dogs Ourselves written by Alexandra Horowitz and published by Scribner. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Alexandra Horowitz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inside of a Dog, an eye-opening, informative, and wholly entertaining examination and celebration of the human-canine relationship for the curious dog owner and science-lover alike. We keep dogs and are kept by them. We love dogs and (we assume) we are loved by them. We buy them sweaters, toys, shoes; we are concerned with their social lives, their food, and their health. The story of humans and dogs is thousands of years old but is far from understood. In Our Dogs, Ourselves, Alexandra Horowitz explores all aspects of this unique and complex interspecies pairing. As Horowitz considers the current culture of dogdom, she reveals the odd, surprising, and contradictory ways we live with dogs. We celebrate their individuality but breed them for sameness. Despite our deep emotional relationships with dogs, legally they are property to be bought, sold, abandoned, or euthanized as we wish. Even the way we speak to our dogs is at once perplexing and delightful. In thirteen thoughtful and charming chapters, Our Dogs, Ourselves affirms our profound affection for this most charismatic of animals—and opens our eyes to the companions at our sides as never before.
