Research

Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says

Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says

UBC Okanagan research finds canines can ease feelings of loneliness, particularly for international students

Dr. Binfet: A Guaranteed Way to Get Students to Smile on Campus

Dr. Binfet: A Guaranteed Way to Get Students to Smile on Campus

Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about the benefits of smiling!

B.A.R.K. Showcased in New Book: The Impact of Therapy and Pet Animals on Human Stress

B.A.R.K. Showcased in New Book: The Impact of Therapy and Pet Animals on Human Stress

B.A.R.K. research showcased in new book by Dr. Lori Kogan!

B.A.R.K. Researchers Contribute to Prestigious Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy

B.A.R.K. Researchers Contribute to Prestigious Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy

B.A.R.K. continues to make significant strides in the field of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) with the recent contribution of two chapters to the sixth edition of the Handbook of Animal-Assisted Therapy.

Congratulations to Mikaela Dahlman!

Congratulations to Mikaela Dahlman!

Congratulations to Mikaela Dahlman for Winning Best Student Poster at the SCAS Conference!

Oh my D.O.G.: For the love of acronyms

Oh my D.O.G.: For the love of acronyms

BARK research team explores the terminology used in the field

ISAZ 2024: Congratulations B.A.R.K. team!

ISAZ 2024: Congratulations B.A.R.K. team!

The B.A.R.K. team had a wonderful time in England at the International Society for Anthrozoology Conference!

B.A.R.K. will be heading to ISAZ 2024!

B.A.R.K. will be heading to ISAZ 2024!

B.A.R.K. will be attending ISAZ 2024!

Dr. Binfet: Feeling Lonely on a Crowded Campus? Therapy Dogs Can Help

Dr. Binfet: Feeling Lonely on a Crowded Campus? Therapy Dogs Can Help

Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about how therapy dogs can help us connect with our peers!

B.A.R.K. Team presenting at ISAZ 2023!

B.A.R.K. Team presenting at ISAZ 2023!

The B.A.R.K. team are at the International Society for Anthrozoology Conference!