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Join the largest Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) faculty group in the world! Currently accepting applications for THREE new research-focused, tenure-track faculty positions within @UAZVetMed! Apply here: bit.ly/UArizona-HAI

Join the O'Haire Lab as a Research Scientist! Let us know if you have questions. @UAZVetMed For more information on the position and how to apply, click here: arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careers…

Join the College of Veterinary Medicine as an Assistant Dean for Research! Let us know if you have questions. @UAZVetMed For more information on the position and how to apply, click here uaatwork.arizona.edu/uannounce/posi…

Meet Dr. O'Haire! The work we do wouldn't be possible without her. "My favorite part of my job is working with our incredible team- every person is passionate about what they do, supportive of our mission, and driven to make the world a better place for animals and their people."

It's #FunFactFriday! Click the link for more information: doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp… #research #funfact #humananimalinteraction

Meet Nichole & Howie! Nichole is our Research Program Administration Officer and we’re so lucky to have her as a member of the O’Haire Lab. She says, “Howie is a part of the family and he makes our lives better. Our family wouldn’t be the same without him.” #research #meettheteam

The OHAIRE Lab's research has looked into the benefits of both service dogs and therapy animals, but what's the difference? Check out the differences between a service animal, emotional support animal, and a therapy animal below! #servicedog #research

Congratulations to the multiple OHAIRE Lab student research assistants whose accomplishments have recently been recognized through awards and scholarships! We are proud and humbled to work with such a phenomenal team. #congratulations #celebrating #bestteamever

Meet Elise and her cat Stinky! She is an Undergraduate Research Assistant and is in her first year of a BA in psychology. We are so excited to have her on our team! #meettheteam #research

Happy Military Appreciation Month! Thank you active duty military, veterans, and military families for your service!

Happy #FunFactFriday ! Check out the link below for more information about this fun fact! doi.org/10.1371/journa… #research #funfact #dog #humananimalinteraction #CollaborativeResearch

It's week two of our series on how to best interact with a service dog handler and their canine. This week we are looking at Do's and Don't of interacting with handlers and their service dogs. Follow us to see next week's tips! #servicedog #etiquette #disabilityetiquette

Meet Shawna and Luna! Shawna is an undergraduate research assistant in the lab and a sophomore at Purdue University studying Animal Sciences with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine. We are so happy to have her on our team! Her cat Luna "helps bring happiness to her day!

The OHAIRE Lab's research has helped put evidence behind some of the benefits service dogs can provide their handlers with a disability. Over the next few weeks, we will be learning about the best ways to interact with a service dog handler and their canine. Follow us to tune in!

Meet Ayesha, Sandy, and Hudson! Ayesha is an Undergraduate Research Assistant and a freshman majoring in veterinary science. Ayesha says that Sandy and Hudson "always have comfort and happiness in them!" We are so grateful to have Ayesha on our team! #meettheteam #research

Happy #FunFactFriday ! Check out the link below for more information about this fun fact! dx.doi.org/10.1037/tra000…

Human-animal interaction can influence the "neurobiology of stress and the way our body reacts to the environment around it." Check out a recent article that Dr. O'Haire was interviewed for Oprah Daily! oprahdaily.com/life/a43250256…

Meet Carly! She is a RA at the OHAIRE Lab and a first year Veterinary Student at The University of Arizona. We are so grateful to have her on our team! #research #humananimalinteraction #meettheteam

“My advice would certainly be to speak up. Say something to someone and know that there are people who care truly and want to help.” Check out a recent article that Dr. O'Haire was interviewed for in the Arizona Daily Wildcat ! wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2023/0… #ptsd #research

Last week, we were thrilled to visit with one of our research partners, the non-profit service dog organization K9s For Warriors. We are so grateful for their hospitality and the amazing work that they do! Learn more about them here: k9sforwarriors.org #collaboration

Today is Autism Awareness Day! Check out the link below for more about the OHAIRE Lab's research focus on animal-assisted interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder! vetmed.arizona.edu/research/human…