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The Relationship Between Pets and Their Owners
Articles summarizing research and papers on the relationship between pets and their owners.
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How much does the owner's mind reach the dog? – Owner personality and canine behavior problems, explained
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How is the bond between you and your dog formed? – Owner attachment style and the owner–dog bond
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Does living with a dog change how we feel? – The link between dog-related factors and owners' attitudes
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Do cats resemble their owners? – Owner personality and cat wellbeing
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How is attachment between people and pets formed? – Personality, mental health, and the bond with pets
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Does the relationship with a pet affect our mental health? – Pet attachment, compatibility, and owner mental health
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Does having a dog bring you closer to neighbors? – Dog ownership, relationships, and sense of community
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Who tends to attach more strongly to their pet? – Owner personality and strength of pet attachment
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Is the bond between dog and owner linked to genes? – Oxytocin receptor gene and dog–owner attachment
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Do dogs and wolves bond with humans differently? – Similarly raised dogs and wolves, strength of bond with humans