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Check out Dr. Binfet's latest blog in @PsychToday, Sharing Your Life With a Dog: 5 Benefits and learn more about recent research out of the University of Brighton that reveals five key benefits arising from having a dog! psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/canine… @kindnessprof @K9researcher

We may be a canine research lab, but we love learning about other species too! We’re currently learning even more about equine-human interactions at @ISAZOfficial #ISAZ2025

#ISAZ2025: We’re currently in the “Saying goodbye & retirement” session. Tough subject, but such valuable research! Thank you @ISAZOfficial!

#ISAZ2025: The BARK team are currently enjoying the Canine-Assisted Services session with Drs Caron, Krause-Parello, Williams, and Grace Rath! Thank you for sharing your insightful work and important contributions to CAS! @ISAZOfficial

Dr. Robert Losey delivers first keynote “Becoming Friends with Animals: Lessons from History and Culture” at #ISAZ2025

#ISAZ2025: We’ve just heard a fascinating Keynote speech from Dr. Robert Losey about the domestication of dogs and reindeer! Thank you Dr. Losey. @ISAZOfficial

#ISAZ2025: BARK has a busy day today! First up, our podium presentation on our Heads or Tails study examining the effect of petting different parts of therapy dogs on wellbeing! Join us in the Adam Ballroom from 2:45pm! @ISAZOfficial @kindnessprof @K9researcher

We’re here and ready to present! Join us for the Early Career Session at #isaz2025

We had a wonderful time at Helen Gorman Elementary School last week, read all about our Social Emotional Learning session here: bark.ok.ubc.ca/2025/05/23/paw…

On behalf of everyone at B.A.R.K., THANK YOU to everyone who spread the word, voted, donated, or put up challenges. This has been our most successful #UBCGivingDay yet, and we're so grateful for all the support! Here's a quick update!

Dr. John-Tyler Binfet will be part of the BC Summer Institute: Partnerships for Inclusive Learning, August 25 to 27. Dr. Binfet's session will be on "How Social and Emotional learning Optimizes Teacher Professional Satisfaction and Joy" Learn more: bcinclusivelearning.com

We have had a WONDERFUL giving day so far and are so bowled over by all the support from our extended B.A.R.K. family. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. There's still another 3 hours to go! givingday.ubc.ca/31090/gd2025/b… #Therapydogs #Wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters

@bunsenbernerbmd Thank you so much for this lovely thread!!

🐶 Why donate to B.A.R.K. on April 3rd? University life can be stressful, and for many students, B.A.R.K. is a lifeline. Your donation helps us provide more free, accessible therapy dog sessions. 🐾 Help Students in Need! Donate on April 3rd: givingday.ubc.ca/31090/gd2025/1…

Be part of the movement on April 3 for #UBCGivingDay Your support helps students learn beyond the classroom and builds strong communities. Select your favourite UBC cause or campus and make a difference today! 💪🌍 givingday.ubc.ca

With #UBCGivingDay coming up in less than a week, we thought it was high time we announced the Giving Day Challenges! There are all sorts of challenges that help to unlock extra funds for your favourite cause, including a FREE on-the-day vote during the Giving Day Showcase!

POV: You've heard lots about Giving Day on our social media, but don't know how you can help your favourite cause. Here are some top tips! #UBCGIVINGDAY #therapydogs #wellbeing #campuslife #kelowna

Hot off the press! Another great read in @PsychToday by @kindnessprof! psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine…

Thank you, Henry, for proving that three legs are more than enough to make a difference. Today is #TripawdAwarenessDay, and we’re celebrating all the three-legged canines out there - especially our very own therapy dog, Henry! 🐾❤️ 📷: Freya G #tripawdawareness2025

Our latest publication: Keeping Loneliness on a Short Leash, is now available online! cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/epdf/10.10…