Journal Resources on the Human-Animal Bond
Links to articles abstracts are sorted in order of year (most recent first) and alphabetical by first author's last name within each year.
2010
Valsecchia P., Prevideb E.P., Accorsic P.A., Fallania G. (2010). Development of the attachment bond in guide dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 123(1): 43-50.
2009
Day J.E.L., Kergoat S., Kotrschal K. (2009). Do pets influence the quantity and choice of food offered to them by their owners: lessons from other animals and the pre-verbal human infant? CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 4(42).
Herron M.E., Shofer F.S., Reisner I.R. (2009). Survey of the use and outcome of confrontational and non-confrontational training methods in client-owned dogs showing undesired behaviors. Applied Animal Behavior Science, 117, 47-54.
Horowitz A. (2009). Disambiguating the “guilty look”: Salient prompts to a familiar dog behaviour. Behavioural Processes, 81(3), 447-452.
Horowitz D., Horowitz A. (2009). A comparison of dog owners' claims about their pets' guilt with evidence from dog behavior, Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 4(2) 104.
King T., Marston .LC., Bennett P.C. (2009). Describing the ideal Australian companion dog. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 120(1-2), 84-93.
Kotrschal K., Schöberl I., Bauer B., Thibeaut A., Wedl M. (2009). Dyadic relationships and operational performance of male and female owners and their male dogs. Behavioural Processes, 81(3), 383-391.
Kubinyi E., Turcsán B., Miklósi A. (2009). Dog and owner demographic characteristics and dog personality trait associations. Behavioural Processes, 81(3), 392-401.
Kurdek L.A. (2009). Young adults' attachment to pet dogs: Findings from open-ended methods. Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People & Animals, 22(4), 359-369(11).
Tamia G., Gallagherb A. (2009). Description of the behaviour of domestic dog (Canis familiaris) by experienced and inexperienced people. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 120(3-4), 159-169.
Wan M., Kubinyi E., Miklosi A., Champagne F. (2009). A cross-cultural comparison of reports by German Shepherd owners in Hungary and the United States of America. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 121(3-4), 206-213.
2008
Blackwell E.J., Twells C., Seawright A., Casey R.A. (2008). The relationship between training methods and the occurrence of behavior problems, as reported by owners, in a population of domestic dogs. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 3(5) 207-217.
Cutt H.E., Knuiman M.W., Giles-Corti B. (2008). Does getting a dog increase recreational walking? International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 5:17.
Kurdek L.A. (2008). Pet dogs as attachment figures. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 25(2), 247-266.
Marder A., Duxbury M.M. (2008). Obtaining a pet: Realistic expectations. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 38(5) 1145-1162.
Mason E. (2008). Dogs, detectives and the famous Sherlock Holmes. International Journal of Cultural Studies, 11; 289.
Notari L., Gallicchio B. (2008). Owners' perceptions of behavior problems and behavior therapists in Italy: A preliminary study. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 3(2) 52-58.
Palmer R., Custance D. (2008). A counterbalanced version of Ainsworth's Strange Situation Procedure reveals secure-base effects in dog–human relationships. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 109(2-4), 306-319.
Prato-Previde E., Marshall-Pescini S., Valsecchi P. (2008). Is your choice my choice? The owners’ effect on pet dogs’ (Canis lupus familiaris ) performance in a food choice task. Animal Cognition, 11(1) 1435-9448.
Shore E.R., Burdsal C., Douglas D.K. (2008). Pet owners' views of pet behavior problems and willingness to consult experts for assistance. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 11(1) 63–73.
2007
Bennett P.C., Cooper N., Rohlf V.I., Mornement K. (2007). Factors influencing owner satisfaction with companion-dog-training facilities. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 10 (3), 217-241.
Bennett P., Rohlf V. (2007). Owner-companion dog interactions: Relationships between demographic variables, potentially problematic behaviours, training engagement and shared activities. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 102(1-2), 65-84.
Cutt H., Giles-Corti B., Knuiman M., Burke V. (2007). Dog ownership, health and physical activity: A critical review of the literature. Health & Place, 13(1), 261-272.
Fielding W.J. (2007). Knowledge of the welfare of nonhuman animals and prevalence of dog care practices in New Providence, The Bahamas. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 1010(2), 153-168.
Horowitz A. C., Bekoff M. (2007). Naturalizing anthropomorphism: Behavioral prompts to our humanizing of animals. Anthrozoös, 20, 23-35.
Notari L. Gallicchio B. (2007). 24: Owners' perceptions of behavior problems and behavior therapists in Italy: A preliminary study. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 2(3), 93-94.
Simmons C.A., Lehmann P. (2007). Exploring the link between pet abuse and controlling behaviors in violent relationships. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 22; 1211.
Wood L.J., Giles-Corti B., Bulsara M.K., Bosch D.A. (2007). More than a furry companion: The ripple effect of companion animals on neighborhood interactions and sense of community. Society and Animals, 15(1), 43-56(14).
Woodward L., Bauer A.L. (2007). People and their pets: A relational perspective on interpersonal complementarity and attachment on companion animal owners. Society & Animals, 15:169-189.
2006
Barnes J.E., Boat B.B., Putnam F.W., Dates H.F., Mahlman A.R. (2006). Ownership of high-risk ("vicious") dogs as a marker for deviant behaviors: Implications for risk assessment. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 21; 1616.
Nakamura G.F. (2006). Prison-Based Animal Programs – A National Survey. Prison Journal, 86, 407-430.
Parthasarathy V., Crowell-Davis S.L. (2006). Relationship between attachment to owners and separation anxiety in pet dogs (Canis lupus familiaris). Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 1(3) 109-120.
Prato-Previde E., Fallani G., Valsecchi P. (2006). Gender differences in owners interacting with pet dogs: An observational study. Ethology. 122; 64:73.
Ramirez M. (2006). "My dog's just like me": Dog ownership as a gender display. Symbolic Interaction, 29(3), 373–391.
Wells D.L. (2006). Factors influencing owners' reactions to their dogs' fouling. Environment and Behavior, 38; 707.
Weng H., Kass P.H., Chomel B.B., Hart L.A. (2006). Educational intervention on dog sterilization and retention in Taiwan. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 76(3-4), 196-210.
Weng H., Kass P.H., Hart L.A., Chomel B.B. (2006). Risk factors for unsuccessful dog ownership: An epidemiologic study in Taiwan. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 77(1-2), 82-95.
2005
Jones A.C., Josephs R.A. (2005). Are we dog's best friend? Predicting canine cortisol response from human affiliative and punitive behaviors. Current Issues and Research in Veterinary Behavior: Papers presented at the 5th International Veterinary Behavior Meeting, 194-197.
Messam L.L.M., Zasloff R.L., Mader-Weidner B., Hendrie T., Hart L.A. (2005). Grief following death of a companion animal. Current Issues and Research in Veterinary Behavior: Papers presented at the 5th International Veterinary Behavior Meeting, 184-188.
Palestrini C., Baldoni M., Riva J., Verga M. (2005). Evaluation of the owner's influence on dogs' behavioural and physiological reactions during the clinical examination. Current Issues and Research in Veterinary Behavior: Papers presented at the 5th International Veterinary Behavior Meeting, 277-279.
Saetre P., Strandberg E., Sundgren P.E., Pettersson U., Jazin E., Bergström T.F. (2005). The influence of urbanization on the behaviour of dogs in the Czech Republic. Acta Veterinaria Brno,74(3) 401-409.
Wojciechowska J.I., Hewson C.J. (2005). Quality-of-life assessment in pet dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Association, 226(5), 722-728.
Wood L., Giles-Corti B., Bulsara M. (2005). The pet connection: Pets as a conduit for social capital? Social Science & Medicine, 61(6) 1159-1173.
2004
Ferguson K. (2004). I love my dog. Political Theory, 32(3), 373-395.
2003
Kobelt A. (2003). A survey of dog ownership in suburban Australia—conditions and behaviour problems. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 82(2) 137-148.
Szetei V., Miklosi A., Topal J., Csanyi V. (2003). When dogs see to lose their nose: An investigation on the use of visual and olfactory cues in communicative context between dog and owner. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 83: 141-152.
1999
Wells D.L., Hepper P.G. (1999). Male and female dogs respond differently to men and women. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 61(4): 341-349.
1998
Topal J., Miklosi A., Csanyi V., Doka A. (1998). Attachment behavior in dogs (Canis familiaris): a new application of Ainsworth's (1969) strange situation test. Journal of Comparative Psychology, 112:219-229.
1997
Ben-Michael J., Vossen J.M.H., Felling A.J.A., Peters V.A.M. (1997). The perception of problematic behavior in dogs: Application of multi-dimensional scaling and hierarchical Cluster Analysis. Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interactions of People & Animals, 10(4) 198-213(16).
1996
Dodman N.H., Moon R., Zelin M. (1996). Influence of owner personality type on expression and treatment outcome of dominance aggression in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc, 209(6):1107-9.
Jagoe A., Serpell J. (1996). Owner characteristics and interactions and the prevalence of canine behaviour problems. Applied Animal Behavior Science, 47(1-2), 31-42.
Serpell J.A. (1996). Evidence for an association between pet behavior and owner attachment levels. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 47(1-2), 49-60.
Zasloff R.L. (1996). Measuring attachment to companion animals: a dog is not a cat is not a bird. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 47(1-2), 43-48.
1992
Voith V.L., Wright J.C., Dannemana P.J. (1992). Is there a relationship between canine behavior problems and spoiling activities, anthropomorphism, and obedience training? Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 34(3), 263-272.
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