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Petting dogs is good for people.....

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By *irtydevil666 OP   Man
over a year ago

bristol

New findings have revealed that watching, feeling and touching pooches boosts neurons in the area of the brain that regulates emotional interactions in a way that petting a cuddly toy couldn't.

It is hoped that the research conducted at the University of Basel in Switzerland can improve treatments in animal-assisted clinical therapy for human beings.

Researcher Rahel Marti said: "They are clinically relevant for patients with defects in motivation, attention and socio-emotional functioning.

"Integrating animals into therapeutic interventions might therefore be a promising approach for improving emotional involvement and attention."

Meanwhile, another study has shown that pets were a huge benefit for people's mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.

A survey conducted by the University of York found that almost 90 per cent of owners said that their animals had helped them cope better emotionally during the lockdown.....

Woof Woof ....well done pooches

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

I love my pooch

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I would agree with this

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

If you don't have time or space to own a dog, a walking club is the next best thing. Mate and girlfriend have a cockapoo and shiztu which they walk. I join them sometimes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My neighbour can't walk his dog anymore. I am thinking about offering. It's about 2 but has not been trained though. So I am not sure..

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

It has been a form of therapy used in care settings for many years. Volunteers bring dogs into care settings as Pat a dog (PAT) therapy.

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By *ooo wet tight hornyWoman
over a year ago

lancashire


"My neighbour can't walk his dog anymore. I am thinking about offering. It's about 2 but has not been trained though. So I am not sure..

"

If the dog isn't aggressive then go for it...you may be able to help train it, it will get you out and about too, maybe he can pay and you take it to a training class? I have a 6 month Jack Russel puppy...got her at 8 weeks...she's ace and love going for walks with her

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove


"My neighbour can't walk his dog anymore. I am thinking about offering. It's about 2 but has not been trained though. So I am not sure..

If the dog isn't aggressive then go for it...you may be able to help train it, it will get you out and about too, maybe he can pay and you take it to a training class? I have a 6 month Jack Russel puppy...got her at 8 weeks...she's ace and love going for walks with her "

Ooooh, Jack Russells

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish


"New findings have revealed that watching, feeling and touching pooches boosts neurons in the area of the brain that regulates emotional interactions in a way that petting a cuddly toy couldn't.

It is hoped that the research conducted at the University of Basel in Switzerland can improve treatments in animal-assisted clinical therapy for human beings.

Researcher Rahel Marti said: "They are clinically relevant for patients with defects in motivation, attention and socio-emotional functioning.

"Integrating animals into therapeutic interventions might therefore be a promising approach for improving emotional involvement and attention."

Meanwhile, another study has shown that pets were a huge benefit for people's mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.

A survey conducted by the University of York found that almost 90 per cent of owners said that their animals had helped them cope better emotionally during the lockdown.....

Woof Woof ....well done pooches "

I had my Golden Retriever trained to be a therapy pet and he went to work with my ex partner often to be with the adults with special needs he cared for. I now take my cockapoo into the dementia unit where I work. It is amazing the effect dogs can have.

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By *eekin NSAMan
over a year ago

Ireland /Kilkenny areas

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By *ooo wet tight hornyWoman
over a year ago

lancashire


"My neighbour can't walk his dog anymore. I am thinking about offering. It's about 2 but has not been trained though. So I am not sure..

If the dog isn't aggressive then go for it...you may be able to help train it, it will get you out and about too, maybe he can pay and you take it to a training class? I have a 6 month Jack Russel puppy...got her at 8 weeks...she's ace and love going for walks with her

Ooooh, Jack Russells "

Your fave' breed then like me? hahaha...proper little characters

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love my fur babies Don't think I cannot have a dog around the house.

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove


"My neighbour can't walk his dog anymore. I am thinking about offering. It's about 2 but has not been trained though. So I am not sure..

If the dog isn't aggressive then go for it...you may be able to help train it, it will get you out and about too, maybe he can pay and you take it to a training class? I have a 6 month Jack Russel puppy...got her at 8 weeks...she's ace and love going for walks with her

Ooooh, Jack Russells

Your fave' breed then like me? hahaha...proper little characters "

I have had four in the past. Lively little characters, yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m lay down with my 2 little fur balls as I write this.If you’re feeling shite give them a cuddle they’ll never reject you

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Petting is good for you? Must change those posters at the swimming pool

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove


"Petting is good for you? Must change those posters at the swimming pool "

That's paddling

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By *ooo wet tight hornyWoman
over a year ago

lancashire


"My neighbour can't walk his dog anymore. I am thinking about offering. It's about 2 but has not been trained though. So I am not sure..

If the dog isn't aggressive then go for it...you may be able to help train it, it will get you out and about too, maybe he can pay and you take it to a training class? I have a 6 month Jack Russel puppy...got her at 8 weeks...she's ace and love going for walks with her

Ooooh, Jack Russells

Your fave' breed then like me? hahaha...proper little characters

I have had four in the past. Lively little characters, yes "

My last dog was half Jack Russel...this one is full..very lively, very strong willed little madam and soooo cute even when she's been naughty hahaha!!

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Petting is good for you? Must change those posters at the swimming pool

That's paddling "

I thought it was no running... No bombing.. No petting... No fingering

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

My son has just bought his first puppy we are hoping he will be a lovely emotional support for him .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Newbe in fouram. I have 5 with me now sad thing I carnt walk them for a few weeks as broken my leg Sunday. But the are good company

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aweee always makes my day when I'm out on a walk and see a friendly doggo. I'm always giving them boops and pets.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT


"Aweee always makes my day when I'm out on a walk and see a friendly doggo. I'm always giving them boops and pets.

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I’ll be your dawwwg

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

Whilst the research is interesting (for humans at least), I hope it is tempered with research and animal behavioural studies that show canines generally do not enjoy the interaction in the other direction.

Dogs, in general, do not like being hugged/touched. It's unnatural to them.

Those that do accept it have been conditioned to do so, and tolerate it for a number of reasons.

1. To reject would be seen as dominant. That's a mighty move to make for a dog.

2. They've had treats when they've allowed it in the past, so the tolerance is in expectation of a reward (conditioned behaviour).

3. And yes, they are that bonkers floofball who doesn't give a monkeys. However even then, this is learned behaviour.

I would hope the research qualifies that whilst humans may benefit from the interaction, the needs of the dogs should be considered too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jeebus I thought it said pegging dogs for a minute

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is hardly new science. The world has known how beneficial pets are for years. Silly Swiss cheeses.

Our chocolate lab died during lockdown. Thanks for bringing up painful memories.

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By *eekin NSAMan
over a year ago

Ireland /Kilkenny areas

Yea all doggies love it Must be good for them aswell

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