ANSC 250 1st Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Current Lecture I What is a companion animal II Roles in Society III Pet ownership statistics IV Why do we love cats and dogs A The Human Animal Bond HAB Current Lecture I What is a companion animal A Animals providing company to humans B Kept for pleasure rather than utility C Receives personal attention D Main benefits are non commercial E Pets F Examples Dogs cats horses birds reptiles turtles lizards snakes fish hamsters chicken II Roles in Society B Companionship i True companion animal C Other roles of common companion animal species i Guarding protection ii Searching and rescue iii Racing iv Hunting v Herding III Pet ownership statistics D 2013 14 American Pet Product Association s National Pet Ownership Survey E 68 households own at least one pet F 82 5 million homes G 83 3 mil dogs H 95 6 mil cats I 20 6 mil birds J 18 1 mil small animals IV Why we love cats and dogs A Love we receive in return unconditional love These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute B Nurture them into babies C The Human Animal Bond HAB i What are the two important pieces of the definition of the HAB and what do these mean 1 Mutually beneficial both groups benefit from the bond 2 Dynamic always changing ii Who can benefit from the HAB 1 Both the human and the animal involved a Reduces stress b Increases exercise play laughter c Decreases loneliness d Stimulus for social interaction e Enhances self esteem f Lowers blood pressure and risk of heart disease g Reduces anxiety and depression iii Is the HAB always positive 1 No can also be negative May also break or never form when someone obtains a companion animal
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