Pets of UBC Psych: Ranger and Ripley
Dr. Stanley Coren shares some quirks and stories about his dogs, Ranger and Ripley.
Sit, Stay, Heal: Study finds therapy dogs help stressed university students
Therapy dog sessions for stressed-out students are an increasingly popular offering at North American universities. Now, new UBC Psychology research confirms that some doggy one-on-one time really can do the trick of boosting student wellness. “Therapy dog sessions are becoming more popular on university campuses, but there has been surprisingly little research on how much […]
National Dog Day: Q&A with canine behaviour expert Dr. Stanley Coren
Are dogs really colourblind? Is owning a dog good for your health? UBC Psychology Professor Emeritus and canine behaviour expert Dr. Stanley Coren has the answers to just about any canine-related question you can think of. Dr. Coren is a renowned researcher and author of several books on canine behaviour, and writes a column for Psychology Today […]
UBC Psychology Prof. Stanley Coren on the impact of setting our clocks one hour ahead
As we spring forward, is Daylight Saving Time worth it? UBC Psychology Professor Emeritus and sleep expert Stanley Coren is the former director of the Human Neuropsychology and Perception Laboratory and author of the 1996 book Sleep Thieves. In this Q and A, Coren discusses the risks and benefits of setting our clocks one hour […]