Robotic cats and dogs, for example, cock their head, meow and bark. The pets have touch sensors and heartbeat simulators and behave like their real-life kin, whimpering for attention, wagging a tail when happy, or purring and stretching to signal a desire for a belly rub. More than ...
They are winning in Conformation show rings, competing in Obedience, exceling at Agility & Coursing, assisting as Service Dogs, training for Search & Rescue, earning multiple titles in Protection & Working Sports, and providing peace of mind as exceptional Family Companions dedicated to protecting l...
While you can play with some cats, nothing measures up to the sheer, infectious joy your dog shows for playtime. Inside or outside, dogs are always eager to join any game and will happily play with kids and adults for hours on end. And, unlike cats, dogs can play interactively; they...
dog owners less often felt alone and isolated than those without dogs. Support during AIDS retrospectively was better for older respondents, and better for young gays than young straight ones. During COVID, support was better for men than women. Men with dogs felt more supported than those with...
In addition to the primary loss of the relationship, those who lose an animal companion may also lose a reliable source of social support, stability, and the daily routine involved in caring for the animal. In addition to a constant presence and source of routine and stability, dogs and ...