Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Why you should spend more time with a dog this Christmas

(Version anglaise seulement)

par Panagiota Tragantzopoulou, Visiting Lecturer, University of Westminster

As daylight shortens and routines slow down, many people experience a dip in mood and motivation. The run-up to Christmas is marketed as joyful, but for a large number of households it brings family strain and a surprising amount of loneliness. Against this backdrop, it’s no wonder the idea of welcoming a dog into the home feels appealing.

One of the most consistent findings in human–animal studies is that dogs often act as emotional stabilisers. In

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