B.A.R.K. recognized as Unsung Heroes!
Photos taken by Adam Lauzé and Darren Hull. UBC’s President Dr. Santa Ono recognized B.A.R.K’s Director Dr. John-Tyler Binfet and Coordinator Freya Green as unsung heroes in this week’s community update! Dr. Ono provided an overview of the B.A.R.K. program and recognized the contribution of Dr. Binfet, Freya, and the B.A.R.K. volunteers during stressful times on […]
Phoenix News: Behind the BARK
Photo taken by Adam Lauzé, 2021 UBC Okanagan’s official newspaper, The Phoenix News, recently published an article about the B.A.R.K. program and our recent research! The Phoenix’s Madeline Grove interviewed B.A.R.K. volunteer and UBC student, Amelia Willcox. Click here to read more about the B.A.R.K. program, our recent research, and what it means to be […]
Dr. Binfet: Cops and Therapy Canines: Wagging Tails Reduce Stress
Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about how integrating a canine-assisted intervention into a detachment can reduce occupational stress!
B.A.R.K2Go Announced!
We look forward to welcoming you to BARK2GO from October 13th!
B.A.R.K. Drop-in Dates Announced!
We look forward to welcoming you to drop-ins from September 10th!
B.A.R.K. featured by Global News Canada!
Check out Global News’ feature of B.A.R.K.’s recent canine contact study!
B.A.R.K. research featured in People.com!
Check out People.com’s feature of B.A.R.K.’s recent canine contact study!
Dr. Binfet: Anxious about Returning to Campus? Therapy Dogs Can Help
Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about how physical contact with therapy dogs can improve students’ wellbeing.
B.A.R.K. Study published in Anthrozoös!
Congratulations to Dr. Binfet, Freya Green, and Zakary Draper on their publication!