Human-Animal Bond: Suggestions to Future Research

The interest i n s t u d y i n g t h e b e n e f i t s o f the human-animal bond has been increasing recently. Measuring different variables, some studies have been conducted around the world. The procedures that have been applied involve comparisons between people with companion animals and those without. Some results have shown that dog owners are healthier exercise more, sleep better, miss fewer days of work because of illness, and require fewer doctor visits [1,2] than non-dog owners. Pet owners have reported significantly less loneliness than those who did not own pets [3].