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23.01.2022 Are you interested in dog behaviour, oxytocin and the human-dog bond or factors influencing working dog success? Join the PAWS team at the Association of Pet Dog Trainer's 'Making Dogs Happy' symposium to learn about all of this and much, much more!

21.01.2022 Crossing my fingers, toes, and paws for this to happen

21.01.2022 If you (or someone you know) would love the opportunity to research dog ownership and its impact on human health, this is your chance! Join our team as a Research Assistant and work in the state-of-the-art Charles Perkins Centre at The University of Sydney. For more information, and to apply, follow this link https://sydney.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm

18.01.2022 The PAWS Team can't wait to celebrate National Dog Day this Sunday. Take the time to treat your Dog and have a #PAWSome weekend together!

18.01.2022 A PhD Scholarship is now available to a motivated and suitably qualified candidate who is passionate about researching the effects of dog-ownership on human physical and mental health. Join a team of leading researchers based in the Charles Perkins Center at The University of Sydney.

16.01.2022 "If most of the dog owners in Australia who currently dont walk their dogs started going on 20-minute walks every day, 12-17% more adult Australians would be sufficiently active." Paul McGreevy & AdrianBauman highlight the mutual benefits of dog walking.

16.01.2022 Scientific proof that dogs really are our best friends.

16.01.2022 Free dog training!

15.01.2022 Today is International Asperger's Day. Did you know: Studies have shown that when animals are present, children with autism spectrum disorders display lower levels of anxiety.

14.01.2022 Just in time for Valentine's Day - Here is the greatest love story of all... Stella the Labrador and her pile of leaves

12.01.2022 Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong (W.R. Purche). Happy Valentine's Day from the PAWS Team.

11.01.2022 New walks means new trees to pee on! https://www.theurbanlist.com//sydneys-best-dog-friendly-wa

09.01.2022 Pup: Mummy mummy mummy you're wearing walkies shoes! Wait, what are you doing? Why are you stepping up and down? Why is this strange PAWS lady making you step up and down? I'm going to stare at you for the whole 3 minutes. No wait, I'll hold the step for you. I loooooooove you

09.01.2022 Do dogs make people happy and healthy? We are now recruiting for the main stage @PAWS_Trial. Visit our website https://www.pawstrial.com/ to learn more about the research and find out if you, or someone you know, might be eligible to participate.

08.01.2022 https://twitter.com/PAWS_Trial/status/1045493811697180672

08.01.2022 Where would you explore with your dog? (photos by Rachel Baskerville and Patrick Hendry)

08.01.2022 Not all superheroes wear capes! https://www.boredpanda.com/hero-dogs/

08.01.2022 Did you know that 40% of Australian dogs aren't walked enough? This week is 'Walk Your Dog Week' so there is no better time to start regularly walking your dog. If Derby (below) can do it, so can you and your dog!

07.01.2022 Here is some furry fun for your Friday!

07.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the PAWS Team. We hope all of our human and dog friends enjoy a wonderful day!

07.01.2022 What are your thoughts on the proposed dog breeding facility near Bathurst? http://www.smh.com.au//animal-welfare-campaigners-attack-p

06.01.2022 Have you ever thought about sharing the responsibilities of dog ownership with others in your neighbourhood? Are you unable to own a dog but would like to care for others' dogs on a casual basis?

06.01.2022 Too many dogs to choose from! https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/search

04.01.2022 Are you a dog owner living in Sydney? The PAWalks Trial is an exciting new study that will examine the effectiveness of different dog-walking promoting methods for increasing physical activity (PA) among dog owners. To find out more and to complete the screening questionnaire to see if you're eligible to participate visit: ... https://www.pawstrial.com/the-pawalks-trial See more

04.01.2022 They see me rollin, they hatin

03.01.2022 What are the ways in which owning a pet can help people? This article provides a summary of the current understanding of the benefits of pets for human health.

02.01.2022 Happy New Year! The PAWS Team hopes you enjoy a wonderful year in 2019.

01.01.2022 Can owning a dog make you healthier? Our lead investigator, Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis will join an expert panel at the Sydney Health Forum on Wednesday the 27th June to discuss this question in depth. Come along to the Charles Perkins Centre Auditorium at 6:00pm to enjoy this FREE event. Register now!

01.01.2022 A recent study found that a dog walking program has the potential to help people with intellectual disabilities build a sense of identity and belonging in the community. Read more here...