Neurophysiological correlates of affiliative behaviour between humans and dogs.

By J. Odendaal, R. Meintjes. The Veterinary Journal, 2003

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Subfields: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Genetics, Social Psychology

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Current challenges to research on animal-assisted interventions (2017, background): “…in peripheral OT levels when humans interact with their own (but not other people’s) dogs (Handlin et al., 2011; Miller et al., 2009; Odendaal, 2000; Odendaal & Meintjes, 2003), and another found that both owners’ and dogs’ OT levels were positively correlated and associated with the owners’…”
Associations between the Psychological Characteristics of the Human–Dog Relationship and Oxytocin and Cortisol Levels (2012, background): “Interaction between humans and dogs is followed by a release of oxytocin in both species and also by reduced cortisol levels and blood pressure (Odendaal and Meintjes 2003; Miller et al. 2009; Handlin et al. 2011).”
The dog as a model for understanding human social behavior (2009, background): “Synchronization Emotional synchronization Emotional synchronization (Odendaal and Meintjes, 2003)”
The effect of the kennel environment on canine welfare: a critical review of experimental studies (2007, background): “Odendaal and Meintjes (2003) observed a significant drop in blood pressure and an increase in a range of positive-affect related biochemicals during a short petting session.”
An attachment perspective on human–pet relationships: Conceptualization and assessment of pet attachment orientations (2011, background): “Moreover, they view pets as safe havens, providing their owners with affection, support, comfort, and relief in times of need (e.g., Allen, Balscovich, & Mendes, 2002; Geisler, 2004; Kurdek, 2008; Odendaal & Meintjes, 2003).”
The Effect of a Real Dog, Toy Dog and Friendly Person on Insecurely Attached Children During a Stressful Task: An Exploratory Study (2011, background): “Furthermore, Odendaal and Meintjes (2003) demonstrated that even subjects who were not exposed to a stressor, but asked to interact quietly with their own or an unfamiliar dog, experienced a decrease in cortisol and blood pressure.”
Human-animal interactions, relationships and bonds: a review and analysis of the literature (2014, positive): “There is a great deal of evidence for well-being enhancement in companion animal owners, but far fewer studies have looked at effects on the companion animals (e.g., Bergamasco et al., 2010; McGreevy, Righetti, & Thomson, 2005; Odendaal & Meintjes, 2003; see below).”
Monetary sacrifice among strangers is mediated by endogenous oxytocin release after physical contact (2008, background): “Interestingly, a small study of people petting dogs showed that 15 min spent petting a dog raised OT in both the humans and the dogs (Odendaal & Meintjes, 2003).”
Minimizing fear and anxiety in working dogs: A review (2016, background): “, 2006), as well increasing indicators of positive wellbeing such as decreased blood pressure and increased β-endorphin (Odendaal and Meintjes, 2003).”
Short-Term Interaction between Dogs and Their Owners: Effects on Oxytocin, Cortisol, Insulin and Heart Rate—An Exploratory Study (2011, background): “The levels of -endorphin, oxytocin, prolactin, phenyl acetic acid, and dopamine all increased in the dogs and humans after interaction, whereas cortisol increased in the dogs and decreased in the humans (Odendaal and Meintjes 2003).”
Theories and possible processes of action in animal assisted interventions (2017, background): “Odendaal (2000; Odendaal & Meintjes, 2003) reported a similar effect; the increase in oxytocin levels was stronger when petting familiar versus unfamiliar dogs.”
Development of the Monash Dog Owner Relationship Scale (MDORS) (2006, background): “1996; Marston and Bennett 2003) and, importantly, the physical, social and psychological consequences of such relationships for both animals and humans (Wilson and Turner 1998; Odendaal and Meintjes 2003).”
Using Attachment Theory and Social Support Theory to Examine and Measure Pets as Sources of Social Support and Attachment Figures (2017, positive): “Indicators of human–animal attachment have also been measured using objective methods such as recording observational behavioral patterns and physiological parameters such as blood pressure, oxytocin, and cortisol (Beetz et al., 2011; Julius et al., 2013; Odendaal & Meintjes, 2003).”
Psychosocial and Psychophysiological Effects of Human-Animal Interactions: The Possible Role of Oxytocin (2012, positive): “…psychiatric patients with chronic schizophrenia 10/10 Improved hedonic tone, better use of leisure time and higher motivation Odendaal (2000); (Odendaal and Meintjes, 2003) Petting own or unfamiliar dog or reading book Adults 18 Decreased cortisol in human, increase in b-endorphin, oxytocin,…”