Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 hours agoSmoothing Your Interactions
Smooth movements reduce anxiety in horses and humans, enhancing trust and learning.
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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoPsychology says people who let their pets sleep in their bed aren't clingy or emotionally stunted - they've found one of the only relationships in modern life that offers unconditional presence without the performance anxiety that makes human connection so exhausting - Silicon Canals
Needing comfort from pets is not a weakness; it can enhance emotional well-being and reduce anxiety.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks agoResearch suggests people who feel more empathy for dogs than humans aren't broken - their empathy is fully intact, it's just been directed toward the only available recipient that has never weaponized it, and a person whose empathy has been weaponized enough times eventually stops handing it to anyone who could do it again - Silicon Canals
Empathy can be selective, often directed more towards animals than humans due to psychological and biological factors.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago'Marvin's Rescue': Can a rescue dog save a mere human? * Oregon ArtsWatch
Victor Polanco plays a rescue dog in Marv Ross's musical comedy 'Marvin's Rescue,' observing real dogs to develop his character through body movements and personality traits.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoPsychology says people who treat their dogs like children aren't substituting the dog for human connection - they've found a relationship in which the attachment system can operate without the self-protective interference that human relationships almost always trigger, and the love that results is not lesser for its safety, it is simply the version of love that the person is most fully capable of giving without the armor on - Silicon Canals
People treating dogs like children are not compensating for something missing; they are experiencing a profound understanding of love and attachment.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoThe pet I'll never forget: Jack, the sacked sniffer dog, who pulled me through the darkest days of chemo
A retired police cocker spaniel provided companionship and practical emotional support during cancer treatment, giving structure, comfort, and unconditional love.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks agoPsychology says people who sleep in the same bed as their dogs aren't substituting the dog for human intimacy - they're supplementing a human life with the one kind of companionship that asks for nothing, carries no grievances into the bedroom, and has never once in the history of the arrangement woken up on the wrong side - Silicon Canals
Co-sleeping with dogs provides comfort and security, enhancing relaxation and sleep quality for many pet owners.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks agoHow a Huggy Dog Is Helping Children With Wartime Trauma
Hibuki, the stuffed animal dog, allows children to project their feelings, helping them to express emotions like sadness and anxiety. The child becomes the caretaker of the dog, which facilitates self-soothing.
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Pets
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoResearch suggests that the specific warmth of a dog sleeping against your body activates the same oxytocin pathways as skin-to-skin contact with a partner, which is why people who sleep with their dog report feeling held even when they technically sleep alone - Silicon Canals
Dogs sleeping in bed with humans activate oxytocin pathways similar to intimate human contact, providing neurochemical benefits beyond emotional comfort.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month agoFace it, your cat doesn't care about you: Felines rarely help owners
Dogs and toddlers spontaneously help locate hidden objects, while cats rarely assist unless the item is their favorite treat or toy, reflecting differences in domestication and selective breeding for cooperation.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoDog walkers say they learn more about a family from spending 30 minutes with their pet than most friends learn in years - these are the 7 things the dog reveals that the owner never would - Silicon Canals
Professional dog walkers can accurately assess families' personal circumstances and stress levels by observing behavioral changes in their pets, as dogs reflect their owners' emotional states and life conditions.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoVets can tell which dogs are truly thriving and which are just being "managed"-here are 7 signs they notice right away - Silicon Canals
Remember that moment at the dog park when you see two golden retrievers, with one bouncing around with bright eyes and a glossy coat, and the other just going through the motions with a dull expression despite being perfectly groomed? Both dogs are clearly loved and cared for, but something deeper separates them: It's the difference between a dog that's genuinely flourishing and one that's simply being maintained.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoThe 3 dog training mistakes that create anxiety in puppies-and most owners do them daily without realizing it - Silicon Canals
Picture this: Your new puppy is pressed against the corner of the room, trembling slightly as you call their name. Their tail, which should be wagging with excitement, is tucked firmly between their legs. You've done everything the books told you, bought all the right toys, followed the feeding schedule perfectly, yet somehow your furry friend seems more nervous with each passing day.
Pets
fromColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
2 months agoSweet Velcro Dog Refuses to Let His Favorite Person Work Alone
The clip opens with the dog sitting beside his mom on the couch while she works on her laptop. It's clear that the pup is deeply inconvenienced by his mom's working situation. Text above his head reads "Worst day ever," perfectly capturing the dramatic tone of what's to come. Within seconds, he side-eyes her to make sure she's paying attention, then begins softly whining, as if to say he's been patient long enough.
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Pets
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoPsychology says people who prefer dogs over cats typically display these 8 distinct personality traits - Silicon Canals
Dog people are more extroverted and more agreeable, seeking social interaction and exhibiting trusting, altruistic traits linked to personality differences with cat owners.
Pets
fromScary Mommy
2 months agoWhat Vets Say You Should Be Doing When Your Beloved Pet Starts To "Slow Down"
Senior pets frequently develop arthritis, dental, kidney, heart, endocrine, and cognitive problems; proactive age-based care, including semiannual exams and routine lab work, improves outcomes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoCanine carer: how guide dog school dropout Marcus came to comfort cancer patients for a living
Marcus was purpose-bred at the Guide Dogs Centre in Glossodia a small town at the foot of the Blue Mountains, 68km north-west of Sydney. In April 2020, at the start of our most recent global pandemic, when Marcus was eight weeks old, he went to live with puppy raisers Alex and Alison.
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