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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks 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.
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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoComplaints of dog mess and bad behaviour but most owners claim to be responsible
Research by pollster YouGov suggests an overwhelming majority of dog owners (96 per cent) say they are responsible yet 86 per cent of people have encountered issues including dog mess, dogs jumping up on them without permission and dogs off the lead.
UK news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month agoA Presidential Problem of Canine Proportions
Franklin D. Roosevelt's German shepherd, Major, allegedly bit the United Kingdom's prime minister and tore his pants. (Major Roosevelt was sent away from the White House grounds shortly thereafter.) Theodore Roosevelt's bull terrier, Pete, chased a French ambassador up a tree. (Pete was also removed from the White House.) And Calvin Coolidge's fox terrier, Peter Pan, ripped the skirt off of a woman, and was eventually given away to Coolidge's secretary.
US politics
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.
Pets
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month agoNew campaign encourages families to adopt large dogs in Toronto | CBC News
Toronto Animal Services and NutriCanine waive adoption fees for large dogs during a March-April campaign to increase adoptions, as big dogs wait 1.5-2 times longer in shelters than smaller animals.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoCrossbreed dogs show more behavioural problems than pure breeds, study suggests
Designer crossbreed dogs like cockapoos and cavapoos exhibit more behavioral problems than their purebred parent breeds despite popular expectations of improved temperament and health.
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.
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
Pets
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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
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.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month agoPittsburg support canine competes for the title of 'America's Favorite Pet'
At first, it was just something fun ... a way to celebrate her and share her joy with others. To have her on the cover of Modern Dog magazine would be something that I would cherish forever. However, the competition took on a deeper purpose once she learned that donation votes support the nonprofit Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), a group helping animals find homes and thrive.
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