Humans and dogs have been best friends since time immemorial. We have domesticated their lupine ancestors for companionship in hunting and at home. If we were to ask the question why such a thing is possible, we can answer with the same logic to how we’ve turned Aurochs into cows.

With plenty of millennia for breeding and training, dogs have evolved to understand, respond, and cooperate with humans automatically. Just like how we humans find our ability to learn, understand, memorize, and express languages, emotions, and gestures as innate, dogs are also able to communicate with people as part of their genetic heritage.

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The pandemic has created a lot of new pet parents emptying shelters for companionship to get through the lockdowns. But now that most employees are vaccinated and everyone is getting used to the new normal, what happens to the adopted pets left at home?

These animals will find it hard to adjust from being with their humans all the time to become suddenly left at home alone. Pet experts advise both new and old pet owners to let their familiars get used to changing routines in advance.

One way is to start spending less time at home gradually before going back to work following a normal weekday schedule. This can help your pet avoid feeling a sudden separation anxiety that would negatively affect their health.

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A study was conducted by the University of Arizona researchers regarding specific genes of canines that are responsible for making puppies connect with humans. The goal is to identify which puppies are best suited to be service animals.

Evan MacLean, study co-author, an assistant professor of anthropology, and director of the Arizona Canine Cognition Center at the University of Arizona said, “We found that there’s definitely a strong genetic component, and they’re definitely doing it from the get-go.”

While the study will greatly benefit the training of service animals, it is still a long way from reaching completion. But when it does, service animal trainers will be able to find the best strategies to train puppies for service.

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Dogs don’t always behave at their best even with years of extensive training. There are times when they don’t follow your commands or do exactly the opposite of what you tell them to do. Not all types of training are effective to tame every kind of domestic canine. And certainly, a dog’s behavior problems don’t determine the best training method for them.

We all know what operant conditioning is and sometimes it doesn’t work. Cognitive behavior therapy is different and it works on dogs who cannot be trained through operant conditioning. In this discipline, we try to understand why dogs do things we don’t like despite being taught about these no-nos. It all boils down to a dog’s mindset and that is what cognitive behavior therapy targets to train a dog new tricks.

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Gail Clark, a Yarmouth-based tester observer with about 12 years of therapy dog experience, said, “I think we all lost a year last year.” While this is true for all of us due to the pandemic, she meant that the therapy dog teams weren’t able to do their jobs properly due to health regulations that needed to be followed.

In the case of Annie, Clark’s French Bulldog, the pup was always so eager to enter facilities such as Maine Medical Center when they were in the vicinity. You could almost say that Annie is looking for her job as Clark suggests. We can only hope that this pandemic should end soon. Plenty of people including children and the elderly need the presence of therapy dogs for learning, happiness, and comfort.

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There is a growing mental health crisis among colleges and universities around the world. Most of it is attributed to the stress of studying and the loneliness students experience on a daily basis. Mary Renck Jalongo, Ph.D., a professor emerita from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, said, “Positive interactions between people and dogs tend to increase the feel-good hormone, oxytocin, and reduce the stress hormone, cortisol.”

She edited the book published by the Purdue University Press. The book is titled: “The Canine-Campus Connection: Roles for Dogs in the Lives of College Students”. In the book, readers will remove find various topics regarding the different assistance animal types, ethical issues of the presence of therapy dogs on campuses, and how to maintain a safe interaction with animals.

Source: OAKLAND UNIVERSITY NEWS

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Those who live with psoriatic arthritis live a difficult life. Aside from the swollen body fingers and scaly skin patches, they also suffer from pain in the muscles and tendons. Owning a pet can provide many significant benefits to living with such a condition.

The flares of psoriatic arthritis are caused by stress. Being in the company of an animal that gives unconditional love can prevent this from happening. Pets also require their owners to be active – another way to loosen the joints and tendons of patients.

Lastly, living with psoriatic arthritis ruins one’s self-esteem. But with a pet around, a patient can get emotional support to never lose hope and fight against the disease.

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There have been numerous studies done regarding the benefits of owning pets for humans. However, there are only a few when it comes to the advantages of having an Emotional Support Animal.

A new pilot study has been published. It has been titled: “Exploring Benefits of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs): A Longitudinal Pilot Study with Adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)”

Led by Janet Hoy-Gerlach, a social work professor who studies the animal-human bond, the study’s aim is to raise awareness regarding the effectiveness of ESAs for changing the lives of people with serious mental illnesses.

The study was completed in 2019. It’s the first of its kind to be published and reviewed by peers.

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There is a widespread misconception about what holistic care is. Some associate it with alternative health practices or medication. While these aforementioned disciplines are included, holistic care also involves giving pets the proper diet and providing a home a life that doesn’t cause them too much stress.

Some examples would be spending time to play with your pet, leaving them alone if they want to, taking them out for walks, giving them vitamins based on their age, incorporating probiotics into their diet, and regularly bathing them.

Pet ownership is one of the greatest blessings in life. We should treat them as if they are our own children and look for ways how we can show our love for them.

Source: The Times

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Are you a pet parent who tested positive for coronavirus and worried about how to care for your furry child while in isolation? Or do you know someone who faces the same problem? Here is one thing you can do or suggest:

Keep your pet away from the virus by not letting an infected individual touch or go near them. This can be done by putting the animal in a pet boarding facility or have someone else look out for them as you recover. In addition, don’t forget to leave food, hygiene necessities, and give specific care instructions for the person who will look after the pet.

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