Sentences with phrase «dog ownership among»

Moreover, the effects of dog ownership among those that suffer from dementia is a neglected area of research.

Her goal is to promote responsible dog ownership among her readers.

Not exact matches

«Our results showed that dog ownership and walking were related to increases in physical health among older adults,» said Johnson, who also serves as director of the Research Center for Human - Animal Interaction at MU.

For example, one study found that dog ownership was associated with lower rates of depression among women, but not men, and among single individuals but not married people.

According to Rebecca Johnson, a professor at the MU college of Veterinary Medicine, the study explored the link between dog ownership and pet bonding with walking behaviour and health outcomes among older adults.

Among Steve's many awards, the AVMA Humane Award (the only AVMA honor bestowed to a non-veterinarian), Editor and Publisher syndicated newspaper Feature Writer of the Year Award, AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award, HSUS Pets for Life Award, and has been honored with over 15 Maxwell's Awards from the Dog Writer's Association of America and over 15 Muse Awards from the Cat Writers» Association of America.

The common thread among all of the services offered is the focus on practical ownership and management of companion dogs.

According to a 2006 study by Johns Hopkins University researchers, while dog ownership might obligate owners to walk their dogs, only a fraction of owners walked their dogs at least three times a week, and that fraction was especially among elderly dog owners.