Research
To our discredit, this taste for unnatural appearance continued and it was not until the horrific results of interbreeding were disclosed on a controversial BBC documentary in 2008 that the Kennel Club were forced to revise their breeding policies to improve dog health and welfare. In some ways we have to be grateful to the Victorians, for had dogs not become acceptable as companies, we might not have recognized their other enduring qualities and, specifically, their ability to enhance human health. It was Florence Nightingale in 1856 that noted "a small pet animal is often an excellent companion for the sick" but it was not until recent decades that scientists actually proved their therapeutic worth.
Dogs are a key factor to keeping fit in this modern world by exercising their humans, lowering their cardiovascular rate, reducing stress and facilitating communication with other humans. They can also initiate a positive response in the elderly, infirm or mentally ill. In 1976, a freelance journalist and magistrate, Lesley Scott-Ordish was responsible for starting an organisation called, Pro Dogs Active Therapy (PAT) dogs, an organisation of volunteers who take their dogs to visit hospitals and residential homes. It was a highly successful project and the PAT volunteers continue with the good work to this day.
Benefits of having a dog can improve mood and health
Dogs are a mood booster
How many people own dogs as personal or household pets in the world?
Estimated 40 millions - 70 million own a dog as a pet in the world.
Approximately 42.5 million households in the U.S. own one or more dogs.
There is an estimate of 6.8 million pet dogs in the United Kingdom.
There are at least 525 million dogs on our planet.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201209/how-many-dogs-are-there-in-the-world
http://pets.thenest.com/number-dogs-cats-households-worldwide-8973.html
History of dogs
History of dogs
When the early hunter-gatherers formed the first bond between Man and Dog, they had no idea how important this link would be to their descendants, but the dog's true value was not realized for many hundreds of years. Their purpose was for hunting and guarding along and any concept of keeping them as pets was frowned upon. During the Middle Ages people found keeping pets were accused of witchcraft. The Victorians made dogs acceptable as pets in Britain and, as a result, they are largely responsible for the degree of genetic disorders in dogs today. They bred dogs to achieve a fashionable look or to emphasize a cute, childlike appearance as seen in the pug, the King Charles spaniel and other lapdogs.
To our discredit, this taste for unnatural appearance continued and it was not until the horrific results of interbreeding were disclosed on a controversial BBC documentary in 2008 that the Kennel Club were forced to revise their breeding policies to improve dog health and welfare. In some ways we have to be grateful to the Victorians, for had dogs not become acceptable as companies, we might not have recognized their other enduring qualities and, specifically, their ability to enhance human health. It was Florence Nightingale in 1856 that noted "a small pet animal is often an excellent companion for the sick" but it was not until recent decades that scientists actually proved their therapeutic worth.
Dogs are a key factor to keeping fit in this modern world by exercising their humans, lowering their cardiovascular rate, reducing stress and facilitating communication with other humans. They can also initiate a positive response in the elderly, infirm or mentally ill. In 1976, a freelance journalist and magistrate, Lesley Scott-Ordish was responsible for starting an organisation called, Pro Dogs Active Therapy (PAT) dogs, an organisation of volunteers who take their dogs to visit hospitals and residential homes. It was a highly successful project and the PAT volunteers continue with the good work to this day.
http://www.londondogforum.co.uk/a-potted-history-of-mans-relationship-with-the-dog-c68.html
People keep dogs as pets for a number of good reasons. Main reason above all is their loyalty. They take a lot of interest in people who takes care of them and give them plenty of love. Pet dogs are usually called a "mans best friend". Humans on the other hand feel that their pet dog is the most trusted companion. A dogs natural instinct is to protect their owner in any situation, and not only that, they will protect your home since your home is also the territory of your pet dog.
Apart from their loyalty to you, pet dogs are also very loving, cute and furry. People feel sort of great pleasure and comfort by cuddling them when they feel lonely or down. Pet dogs depend heavily on people. They cannot survive on their own.
Why people keep dogs as pets
Apart from their loyalty to you, pet dogs are also very loving, cute and furry. People feel sort of great pleasure and comfort by cuddling them when they feel lonely or down. Pet dogs depend heavily on people. They cannot survive on their own.
Benefits of having a dog can improve mood and health
Dogs are a mood booster
Helps you stay in shape
Dogs help you be more social
Dogs are great stress relievers
Dogs can help with Cancer Research
Dogs Empathize with human pain
Dogs aid with depression
Dogs can detect cancer, seizures and low blood sugar
Help Veterans overcome PTSD
Having a pet can help you make healthy lifestyle changes
Increasing exercise
Provides companionship
Helps meet new people
Reduce anxiety
Adding structure and routine to your day
Pets and the health benefits for older adults
Helping you find meaning and joy in life
Helps you socialize
Boosts vitality
http://www.helpguide.org/life/pets.htm
Primary Research
To gain primary research I created a survey for the public by uploading it on social media. The questions I asked and wanted to find out were about documentaries and to find out how popular they are, the type of documentaries people watch and if they would watch a documentary about dogs which is what my documentary is about. This was a good way to find out certain questions I wanted the answer to.
As well as this in my documentary I interviewed dog owners face to face and asked them different questions which I prepared that would be interesting to know and help me in my research. I asked questions about their dog, what it's like to own a dog and how much getting a dog has changed their life. I interviewed a number of different dog owners to see what each one had to say about owning a pet dog. This helped me gain more detailed research by interviewing different people because I found out what I wanted to know.
Documentaries about dogs
The Secret Life of the Dog
Dogs Decoded
http://dogvacay.com/blog/10-unexpected-side-benefits-of-having-a-dog/
http://distractify.com/geek/science/reasons-you-absolutely-need-a-dog-in-your-life/
I can't read all of this because of formatting issues. It's a fair selection of secondary research. Where your research is falling down is on primary research and audience research. We need to improve these areas to get up to a merit.
ReplyDeleteThis now scrapes a merit but audience research is still short on target audience research.
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