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  • Responsibility & attachment : the level of care a child has for their dog and the impact it has on the parent’s perception of the relationship

    Creator:
    Kuhlmann, Chloe
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    The aim of the study is to understand how a child’s responsibility of care for a family pet affects the attachment and relationship between the child and dog. Attachment has been defined as a bond between two individuals that promotes both proximity-seeking and independent activity (Udell and Brubaker, 2016). Responsibility...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    ://doi.org/10.2752/089279399787000129 Wanser, S. H., Simpson, A. C., MacDonald, M., & Udell, M. A. R. (2020

  • Learning to Care : Applied Ethics for Improving Farmed Animal Welfare

    Creator:
    Zarajczyk, Katie MaryRuth
    Abstract:
    This thesis seeks to explore how an ecofeminist lens is currently the most useful approach for improving farmed animal welfare. Through examining Western conceptions of non-human animals, I seek to shed light upon the inconsistent treatment of domestic species. Species that are dependent upon us deserve, at a minimum, not...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Species that are dependent upon us deserve, at a minimum, not to suffer and to be able to express their

  • Intraspecific and Interspecific attachment between cohabitant dogs and their owners

    Creator:
    Sipple, Nicole M.
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    Domesticated dogs can form attachment bonds with their owners and use them as a secure base to receive comfort during distress and confidence to explore novel environments. Owners often adopt multiple dog in hopes they will have ameliorative effects during periods of absence from their owner. The purpose of this...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    /fpsyg.2017.01699 Thielke, L. E., & Udell, M. A. R. (2017). The role of oxytocin in relationships

  • The Effects of Animal Interactions on Zookeeper Attachment and Possible Implications for Animal Welfare

    Creator:
    Koktas, Cemal
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    Human-animal relationships, emerging as an aftermath of human-animal interactions, have been increasingly investigated in recent years. It is possible to see the results of the effects of these relationships on both human and animal welfare. This study predicted that caretakers with hands-on contact with their zoo animals would have significantly...
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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: ______________________________________________________ Monique Udell Human-animal

  • Comparison of Canine and Feline Gazing Behavior

    Creator:
    Hudson, Lea M.
    Abstract:
    Gazing behavior is a vital part of nonverbal communication, as it can provide information about attentional state, subtext, environment, and point of view. Both dogs and cats have previously been shown to display gazing behavior when presented with an unsolvable task, as well as follow nonverbal directional ques given by...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Monique Udell Gazing behavior is a vital part of nonverbal communication, as it can

  • The Effects of Socialization on Urinary Cortisol Levels and Proximity-Seeking Behavior in Shelter Cats

    Creator:
    Conroy, Jocelyn J.
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    This study aimed to explore the relationship between urinary cortisol levels and proximity-seeking behavior in shelter cats and the impact of socialization programs on these two factors. A Spearman’s correlation test found no correlation between cortisol levels and proximity-seeking behavior in shelter cats. Fisher’s 2x2 tests confirmed that the changes...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    Psychology, 110(1), 103. Vitale, K. R., & Udell, M. A. R. (2019). The quality of being sociable: The

  • Attachment Bonds Between Cohabitant Pairs of Domestic Cats and Their Owners

    Creator:
    Smith, Arden O.
    Abstract:
    Domestic cats have been shown to form secure attachment bonds with humans, allowing them to use their owners as a secure base and giving them comfort and confidence when exploring an unfamiliar environment. Many cat owners believe that cohabitation with other cats is beneficial for their pets, and that cohabitant...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Monique Udell Domestic cats have been shown to form secure attachment bonds with

  • Proximate Factors Influencing Cat Behavior, Cognition, and The Human-Cat Bond

    Creator:
    Vitale, Kristyn R.
    Abstract:
    The domestic cat is one of the world’s most popular companion animals. However, to date much remains to be learned about cat behavior and the cat-human relationship. To examine the influence of proximate factors on cat behavior and the human-cat bond, three studies were undertaken. Study 1 directly measured the...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    developed by Kristyn R. Vitale and Monique A.R. Udell. Methodology in Chapter 4 was modified for use in

  • The Influence of Scent and Owner Presence on Cat Attachment Behavior

    Creator:
    Behnke, Alexandra C.
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    Domesticated cats frequently use their sense of smell to navigate their environment, convey social cues, and communicate with other individuals. In applied contexts, cat owners are often encouraged to leave items holding their scent with their cat in periods of absence with the aim of reducing stress. The purpose of...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    /10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01699 Vitale Shreve, K. R., & Udell, M. A. R. (2015). What’s inside your cat’s head

  • Attachment as a Significant Predictor of Problem-Solving Persistence in Pet and Working Dogs

    Creator:
    Nissinen, Prema J.
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    It has been demonstrated that dogs form attachment bonds to their owners and that these attachments can be classified and described in ways that are analogous to attachments found between human infants and their mothers. While a secure attachment to a parent has been shown to improve problem-solving abilities in...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Monique A.R. Udell It has been demonstrated that dogs form attachment bonds to their