Parent perceptions of the quality of life of pet dogs living with
neuro-typically developing and neuro-atypically developing
children: An exploratory study
Sophie S. Hall,
Hannah F. Wright,
Daniel S. Mills
Published: September 27, 2017
Abstract
There is growing scientific and societal recognition of the role that pet dogs can play in healthy development of children; both those who are neuro-typically developing and those who live with a neuro-developmental disorder, such as autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. However, little attention has been paid to how living with children positively and negatively affects quality of life of a pet dog. . . . . .