At first the relationship between human beings and animals is based on the usefulness of animals for the products obtained from them, how to increase these productions and how best to manage them to achieve higher performance.
But the current approach tends to give more emphasis to leisure to further meet the playful aspects of this relationship activities.
Therefore handling of dogs , cats and horses has become an important part of the dedication of studies of animal science .
Those engaged in the study of animals should have a basic understanding of the behavior of pets.
The benefit that animals can bring to human beings in general is great, especially in this very unbalanced and industrialized society , and the social value of veterinarians and other scholars of animals can be considered on its obligations both to pets as for production .
There are five circumstances in which dogs can function as a major psychological support to the human being, as in :
• Children• Single adults• Couples without children• Older• Psychotherapists
In children .
Parents acquire dogs for their children for many reasons : To acquire responsibilities , to learn some biology, for fun, or to be a companion especially only children.
The best relationships are when they are acquired as social companions. A child may be very happy with your dog especially if they live in an apartment.
What really matters is that an animal serves to play and learn with it and also that they feel responsible . Children develop tenderness and improve aspects of their personality that are not appropriate in relationships with peers .
Children appreciate a partner who is not critical of them and received them enthusiastically in all circumstances.
In single adults.
It is increasingly common to find marriages divorced and unmarried middle-aged adults , who have a high degree of solitude.
It is more likely to find single women than men, perhaps because changes in social behavior and ethics are met; why psychologists and social workers recommend these women acquire a pet.
It's sad, but true , to think that a dog is a kind of love or affection that money can buy .
It is also better to be a dog when I got home to find it empty, since the presence of an animal is comforting because it can mitigate the depressive effects of loneliness .
In couples without children.
The third possible situation regarding animal man is to childless couples . For example animals are treated like children.
You will often see curious stories of cats or dogs that have inherited fortunes to the death of their owners .
It is a fact that from the seventies of a fall in the birth rate , increasing the number of couples without children. These couples may not be permanently childless but meanwhile quite often acquire a dog or cat for company.
You may think that the animal is a substitute for the education of some children who fail or do not have , giving them the care and affection like a father would do with their children.
In older .
One application of pets is probably more important in the elderly. People have expectations of life and very large families are usually not very large so that the loneliness at certain ages is very common.
Many people retire before their mental abilities begin to decline. These people may have nothing to do but worry how to fill their lives until they are physically damaged , and the system has not figured out how to meet these needs are long term .
A pet can help fill this gap in the elderly, contributing to the company and , at times, the conversations held with them, or simply because they think themselves dependent . The best pets are cats or small dogs .
Studies have shown that older people with pets have had better well-being fitter and be less concerned about their health problems and a greater sense of self-confidence ( Mugford and M'Comiskey 1974).
The benefits provided by dogs older people are fundamentally the company , the stimulus for activities , daily routines help increase awareness and exposure time , are a topic of conversation and provides them the feeling of being needed .
Naturally there are some negative aspects such as lack of availability to meet maintenance expenses and health . They can also be a disincentive for older people to have the freedom to travel .
Care may be overkill for these people , who can not meet their needs for exercise. Dogs can cause falls. Some older people also worry about who will handle their pets when they die .
In nursing homes sensitive benefits were seen immediately after the introduction of animals into treatment programs .
Animals can be introduced in several ways:
As a pet , as a visitor or as dog ownership.
