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View article: Navigating pathways for careers in human-animal interaction: A guide for advisors and mentors
Navigating pathways for careers in human-animal interaction: A guide for advisors and mentors Open
This article is intended to help academic faculty and advisors mentor students who are interested in entering the field of human-animal interaction. Even though the field has grown significantly in the last several decades, there is still …
View article: Dog owners: Disenfranchised guilt and related depression and anxiety
Dog owners: Disenfranchised guilt and related depression and anxiety Open
Parental guilt, one common subtype of guilt often associated with work-family conflict (WFC), has been found to be associated with depression and anxiety. Because many people view their pets as family members and even children, the current…
View article: US Adults’ Perceptions of Dog Breed Bans, Dog Aggression and Breed-Specific Laws
US Adults’ Perceptions of Dog Breed Bans, Dog Aggression and Breed-Specific Laws Open
Dog aggression directed towards people is a leading reason for relinquishment and a major public health hazard. In response to the threat of dog aggression and dog bites, breed-specific legislation has been introduced in numerous cities wi…
View article: Disenfranchised Guilt—Pet Owners’ Burden
Disenfranchised Guilt—Pet Owners’ Burden Open
Guilt refers to an unpleasant emotional state associated with one’s behaviors, thoughts, or intentions, and it is based on the possibility that one may be in the wrong or that others may have this perception. Parental guilt is one common s…
View article: Grounded by Purrs and Petting: Experiences with Companion Cats during COVID-19
Grounded by Purrs and Petting: Experiences with Companion Cats during COVID-19 Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated negative impacts on the psychological well-being of humans around the world. Most communities have followed social distancing mandates, resulting in social isolation and changes to daily work and soci…
View article: The Loss of a Service Dog Through Death or Retirement: Experiences and Impact on Partners
The Loss of a Service Dog Through Death or Retirement: Experiences and Impact on Partners Open
This study was designed to better understand how service dog partners experience the loss of their service dog. An anonymous survey was distributed to service dog partners who had lost a dog within the last five years. One-way ANOVAs were …
View article: The Psychosocial Influence of Companion Animals on Positive and Negative Affect during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Psychosocial Influence of Companion Animals on Positive and Negative Affect during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The initial months of COVID-19 forced people to quickly adapt to dramatic changes to their daily lives. As a result of the inevitable decrease in access to social support available during the lockdown phase of COVID-19, countless individua…
View article: The Impact of COVID on Cat Guardians: Veterinary Issues
The Impact of COVID on Cat Guardians: Veterinary Issues Open
The onset of COVID has impacted the field of veterinary medicine and the lives of cat guardians in numerous ways, yet the subject remains largely unexplored. The purpose of this study was to better understand cat guardians’ fears and conce…
View article: The Initial Months of COVID-19: Dog Owners' Veterinary-Related Concerns
The Initial Months of COVID-19: Dog Owners' Veterinary-Related Concerns Open
Veterinarians, like many other professions, were significantly impacted by the onset of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020. Standard practices were disrupted, and veterinary hospitals had to quickly modify standard protocols to safely serve th…
View article: “I Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Quarantine Partner!”: Experiences with Companion Dogs during Covid-19
“I Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Quarantine Partner!”: Experiences with Companion Dogs during Covid-19 Open
The Covid-19 pandemic has been found to negatively impact the psychological well-being of significant numbers of people globally. Many individuals have been challenged by social distancing mandates and the resultant social isolation. Human…
View article: Riding into Health: A Case Study on an Equine-Assisted Childhood Obesity Intervention
Riding into Health: A Case Study on an Equine-Assisted Childhood Obesity Intervention Open
In this article, we present an exploratory case study that describes the initial outcomes of the Equine-Assisted Positively Fit (EAPF) program. Children with obesity and their caregivers were recruited to participate in the eight-session p…
View article: Guide to Human-Animal Interaction Education
Guide to Human-Animal Interaction Education Open
Pursuring a career in human-animal interaction (HAI) may feel daunting, as this field is quickly growing and changing, and offers a wide array of career possibilities with pathways and educational programs. Yet, it is this broad scope of p…