Dr. Binfet: Lessons Learned from a 3-Legged Rescue Mutt
Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about what we can learn from our canine companions!
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.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.
Adam Lauzé awarded the Madeline Korfman Memorial Scholarship!
Congratulations Adam on being one of two recipients of the Madeline Korfman Memorial Scholarship!
Dr. Binfet: Interaction with Canines Builds Children’s Confidence
Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about how therapy dogs enhance children’s confidence and social emotional learning.