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Lesson - 8 Human - Animal Bond
Lesson - 8 Human - Animal Bond
Learning Objectives
In this lesson we will deal with human animal bond and benefits of
pets / companion animals for people.
Introduction
Domestication
Anthropomorphism
Attachments between species
Neoteny
Physical features of babies
birds
Social support
Dog owner take them for daily exercise walking, jogging and
playing
Concepts in man-animal bond
Pet implies ownership of animal property who live with
people
Companion animal implies a mutual relationship much more
like a child or friendship
Bond
Forming attachment
First noticed between mother and infants
Attachment formed between members of same species
conspecifics
Attachment formed between individuals of different species
heterospecifics