[HTML][HTML] Companion dog acquisition and mental well-being: A community-based three-arm controlled study
Background Dog ownership is suggested to improve mental well-being, although empirical
evidence among community dog owners is limited. This study examined changes in human …
evidence among community dog owners is limited. This study examined changes in human …
[HTML][HTML] Expectations for dog ownership: Perceived physical, mental and psychosocial health consequences among prospective adopters
L Powell, D Chia, P McGreevy, AL Podberscek… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Dog ownership is popular worldwide, with most human-dog dyads forming successful
attachment bonds. However, millions of dogs are surrendered to animal shelters annually …
attachment bonds. However, millions of dogs are surrendered to animal shelters annually …
Does dog acquisition improve physical activity, sedentary behaviour and biological markers of cardiometabolic health? Results from a three-arm controlled study
Objectives Dog ownership has been associated with improved cardiometabolic risk factors,
including physical activity. Most of the evidence originates from cross-sectional studies or …
including physical activity. Most of the evidence originates from cross-sectional studies or …