Fellow Creatures: New Posts on Fearful Dogs and on Seniors with Pets
I've got two new posts on my Psych Today blog, one about some research on what life is like for seniors with pets, and one with the facts on fearful dogs.
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Seniors with pets
There’s a general societal discourse that pets are good for our mental and physical health, although the research does not match up to this. Instead, things are much more mixed, as having a pet can sometimes have its downsides. And that’s the case for seniors too. My new post looks at a study of the role that pets play in the lives of seniors.
Read it here: Pets bring benefits and challenges for seniors, study shows.
The facts on fearful dogs
"Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray. We can dispel these myths, but repeating myths can make them more salient. I’ll stick to the truth."
Read the piece here: Ten facts about anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs.
It's adapted from my new book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog.
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