The Waltham Book of Human Animal Interaction: Benefits and Responsibilities of Pet Ownership (Waltham centre for pet nutrition)

In the last thirty years there has been a tremendous expansion in our knowledge of the behaviour of companion animals, & how humans & animals affect each other. The Waltham Book of Human Animal Interaction draws together key examples of work in thisarea, with contributions from worldwide experts. After a brief review of the history of human-animal interactions, research findings from recent studies are discussed to show the benefits that can be gained from pet ownership. The role of animals incare & therapy programmes is described. The owner pet relationship is then addressed from the perspective of owner responsibility towards the pet. The final chapter considers psychosocial effects of pet loss. This book provides an excellentintroduction to this fascinating field of research for all those who take a deep interest in the understanding of human & animal interactions.Robinson, I. is the author of 'The Waltham Book of Human Animal Interaction: Benefits and Responsibilities of Pet Ownership (Waltham centre for pet nutrition)' with ISBN 9780080422848 and ISBN 0080422845.