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Dec 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Children With Learning Disabilities With Therapy Dogs

Researchers have found that animal-assisted therapy was more effective in assisting children with Down Syndrome to focus than using a toy dog. READ MORE

Nov 29 2011 | Faunalytics

An Integrative Approach To Personality Research In Anthrozoology

Researchers examined the personality traits of people to compare with the personality traits of their companion animals, using 50 different measurement items. READ MORE

Nov 22 2011 | Faunalytics

Tactics To Re-Home Black Dogs And Cats During Halloween

In the following post, guest blogger Amanda Leonard addresses how the negative aspects of black dogs and cats found in folklore can be turned around. READ MORE

Nov 18 2011 | Faunalytics

Tales Of Happy Reunions Boost Interest In Pet Microchipping

Microchipping in companion animals is on the rise in the U.S., with stories of companion animals being reunited with their guardians increasing the demand. READ MORE

Nov 16 2011 | Faunalytics

Training Dogs With Use Of The Shock Collar

Shock trained dogs showed more stress related behaviors than dogs who were trained in the same manner without shock collars. READ MORE

Nov 10 2011 | Faunalytics

Home-Prepared Diets On Oral Health In Cats And Dogs

A comparison of commercial companion animal food versus home made diets concluded that pet food was better for the oral health of pets and cats. READ MORE

Nov 9 2011 | Faunalytics

Aggression, Behaviour, And Animal Care Among Pit Bulls And Other Dogs Adopted From An Animal Shelter

Studies on pit bull behavior have been plagued with inaccuracy, with many behavioral evaluations done on stray or fighting dogs. READ MORE

Nov 4 2011 | Faunalytics

The Plight Of “Big Black Dogs” In Animal Shelters: Color-Based Canine Discrimination

Large black fur dogs are adopted at lower rates than dogs with other colours and this trend is sometimes referred to as Big Black Dog (BBD) Syndrome. READ MORE

Nov 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Book Review – Dog Sense

The book “Dog Sense” by John Bradshaw discusses scientific research on dogs to assist guardians to have a better relationship with their companion animal and avoid distressing their dogs. READ MORE

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