Research findings
Keep up to date with what’s happening in the field of human-companion animal bond research...
Taking dogs to work could reduce stress
1 May 2012
A new study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University suggests that bringing pet dogs to work can reduce stress and make the job more satisfying for other employees.
Dementia Dog project
15th April 2012
Dementia Dog is an exciting new research project, which aims to discover the impact a pet dog can have on a person with dementia.
Owning a dog encourages exercise in pregnancy
22 February 2012
New research shows that women who own dogs are more physically active during pregnancy than those who don’t. The study of more than 11,000 pregnant women showed that those who owned dogs were approximately 50% more likely to achieve the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day.
Dogs sniff out lung cancer
17 October 2011
Sniffer dogs could be used for the early detection of lung cancer, according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal. Lung cancer is the second most frequent form of cancer in men and women across Europe with over 340,000 deaths per year.
The human–animal bond in pediatric cancer patients
17 July 2011
The American Humane Association and Pfizer Animal Health have announced a partnership to conduct a study on the impact of animal-assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients, as well as on their parents, caregivers, siblings, and other close family members.