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I’ve got two new posts on my Psych Today blog, one about some research on what life is like for seniors with pets, and one with the facts on fearful dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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By Zazie Todd PhD<\/a><\/p>\n

This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you.<\/i><\/p>\n

Seniors with pets<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a general societal discourse that pets are good for our mental and physical health, although the research does not match up to this. Instead, things are much more mixed, as having a pet can sometimes have its downsides. And that\u2019s the case for seniors too. My new post looks at a study of the role that pets play in the lives of seniors.<\/p>\n

Read it here: Pets bring benefits and challenges for seniors, study shows<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The facts on fearful dogs<\/h2>\n

“Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray. We can dispel these myths, but repeating myths can make them more salient. I\u2019ll stick to the truth.”<\/p>\n

Read the piece here: Ten facts about anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It’s adapted from my new book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bark! <\/i>is available from all good bookstores, including Bookshop<\/a> (which supports independent bookstores), UK Bookshop<\/a>, and my Amazon store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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