Pet Ownership
The Pit Bull Placebo: The Media, Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression
Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 (Original item from 2007) Companion Animals
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Public attitudes toward bulldog-type dogs have changed significantly across the U.S. over the past few decades. This paper examines the validity of the theory that certain dog breeds are inherently more dangerous and aggressive than others, and if pit bull-type dogs are actually become more dangerous than they were a century ago by examining actual cases of dog attacks during the last 150 years.
HRC’s Free Research Primer Series
Submitted by Carol Glasser on Aug 24, 2010 Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsWhen fellow animal advocates ask me questions about research on animal protection issues, I typically ask them if they have looked at our research primers. In response, I usually hear "Research what? Where?" I am guessing that many advocates, even those of you who follow our work, are not aware of the full wealth of free data we have available. Here I want to highlight HRC's research primers, since they are a free resource that can help all advocates better understand the issues on which they are working. So let me tell you a little about them.
The Relationship Between Empathy, Perception of Pain and Attitudes Toward Pets Among Norwegian Dog Owners
Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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This study of Norwegian dog owners analyzed the relationship between empathy, attitudes, and perceived animal pain among dog owners/guardians, finding that respondents had very high levels of animal-directed empathy and equally high levels of positive attitudes toward companion animals.
Pet Woes: First Comes Baby, then the Doghouse
Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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The Indiana University South Bend study, "I Can't Be Without a Dog! Understanding Variations in Interactions and Relationships with Pets," examines how much time people spend with their animals, what they do together, and how often the animals receive medical care.
Dogs Unrestrained in Cars Distract Drivers, Pose Threat
Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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In a survey conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA), traveling with pets is extremely common even though only about 17% of drivers use pet restraints while driving.
Dogs' Physical Traits Controlled by Small Number of Genetic Regions, Researcher Finds
Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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This study of dog genomes sought to identify the genetic differences among various dog breeds. Researchers found six or seven locations in the dog genome that account for about 80% of the differences in height and weight among dog breeds.
Personalities of Self-Identified "Dog People" and "Cat People"
Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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Using an online survey to analyze "Big Five" personality dimensions between self-proclaimed "dog" and "cat people," researchers found that dog people scored higher on Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness, but lower on Neuroticism and Openness than cat people.
Trip Advisor Sniffs Out Top Ten Pet-Friendly Hotels
Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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A survey conducted by TripAdvisor reveals that hotel hospitality toward pets is important to pet-owning travelers; 61% of pet owners traveled with their pets over the last year, while 33% say they "often" bring their pets on trips and 5% "always" do.
Does Your Pet Have Shotgun Status?
Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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According to a Ford Motor Company survey, nearly 90% of dog owners bring their dogs along on car rides; additionally, more than half of these people say that their pets sit in the front seat rather than the back.
Can Pets Help Keep You Healthy?
Submitted on Jul 03, 2010 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals
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An overview of studies sponsored by the National Institute of Health finds that people with companion animals enjoy a number of both physiological and psychological health benefits.
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