The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS)

31/10/2024

This may be of interest to some of our SCAS members, especially students or prospective students. Senior academics are also welcome to attend and support the next generation of scholars. Several presentations are about companion animals and the human-animal bond and some of the masters students/graduates are actively looking for PhDs. AIP: Anthrozoology as International Practice

Registration is now open.

31/10/2024

If you are interested in human-animal interactions, don't miss this webinar.

Dog body language – and how adults and children misinterpret it

30/10/2024

Don't forget to sign up for our next webinar with Prof. Kerstin Meints from the University of Lincoln, who will be talking about "Dog body language – and how adults and children misinterpret it". All our webinars are free to SCAS members (join for £25/year or just £15 for students). Non-members pay a small fee (£6.13). A recording will be available to all those who register.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dog-body-language-insights-from-research-and-practice-tickets-1001931473007
Abstract:
Dogs are part of many families and households and are often seen as social partners, friends and companions. They can reduce loneliness and stress and often make it easier to establish social contacts. They are also often used in therapeutic and educational contexts, for example as therapy support, in hospitals, nursing homes and also as educational support in schools and nurseries. In order to promote human-dog interactions that are safe for adults and children and at the same time ensuring dog’ welfare, it is important that we learn to understand their signalling. This lecture gives an overview of how children and adults misunderstand the body language of dogs. Furthermore, a training for adults and children is presented that promotes the recognition and correct interpretation of dog signals in order to enable safe interactions between humans and dogs.

Dog body language – and how adults and children misinterpret it

20/10/2024

20/10/2024

We are excited to start this years annual conference shortly. Welcomes are coming in from around the world, including Germany, Poland, Netherlands, USA, Ireland, India, Nigeria, and Australia. Good Morning, Good Afternoon, and an extra special welcome to those who are joining us in the middle of the night.

20/10/2024

We are excited to start this years annual conference shortly. Welcomes are coming in from around the world, including Germany, Poland, Netherlands, USA, India, Nigeria, and Australia. Good Morning, Good Afternoon, and an extra special welcome to those who are joining us in the middle of the night.

18/10/2024

Today is the last chance to register for the annual Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) conference (recordings available to all registered participants): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2024-scas-virtual-conference-tickets-905908686267?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
We are delighted to welcome a wonderful line up of experts in the field and 17 excellent poster presentations.
Take a look at the Book of Abstracts for the annual SCAS conference :
https://www.scas.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SCAS2024-BoA-small.pdf
The conference concludes with the presentation of the 2024 Bob Harvey Award. Fostering Compassion.

Interdisciplinary Innovation: How can we advance research and practice in human-animal interactions

17/10/2024

Take a look at the Book of Abstracts for the annual SCAS conference :
https://www.scas.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SCAS2024-BoA-small.pdf
We are delighted to welcome a wonderful line up of experts in the field and 17 excellent poster presentations. The conference concludes with the presentation of the 2024 Bob Harvey Award.
There is still 48 hrs left to book a place (recordings available to all registered participants).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/905908686267?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/10/2024

There are a few spaces remaining and still time to register. Join us in shaping the future of safe and compassionate Animal
Assistance Services through interdisciplinary innovation! Recordings available to all registered participants.

11/10/2024

Only a few days left to register for the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) annual conference (Online). This year’s theme is 'Interdisciplinary Innovation: How can we advance research and practice in human-animal interactions?'
Recordings of all presentations and a written report of the interactive workshops will be shared with all registered participants.
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/905908686267?aff=oddtdtcreator
We welcome delegates from academia, industry, non-profit organisations, and other relevant sectors committed to promoting the ethical and effective involvement of animals in assistance roles.
Reduced rates for SCAS members and for students. Become a SCAS member (£25 or £15 for students) and save on this year's conference registration! Conference registration for SCAS members is £34 or £17 for student members. Full registration price for non-SCAS members is £67

02/10/2024

In addition to the main programme, we have an amazing line-up of poster presentations to share at this year's annual SCAS conference (Online), 'Interdisciplinary Innovation: How can we advance research and practice in human-animal interactions?'

Recordings of all presentations and a written report of the interactive workshops will be shared with all registered participants.
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/905908686267?aff=oddtdtcreator

We welcome delegates from academia, industry, non-profit organisations, and other relevant sectors committed to promoting the ethical and effective involvement of animals in assistance roles.

Reduced rates for SCAS members and for students. Become a SCAS member (£25 or £15 for students) and save on this year's conference registration! Conference registration for SCAS members is £34 or £17 for student members. Full registration price for non-SCAS members is £67

02/10/2024

In addition the the main programme, we have an amazing line-up of poster presentations!

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2024-scas-virtual-conference-tickets-905908686267?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Reduced rates for SCAS members and for students. Become a SCAS member (£25 or £15 for students) and save on this year's conference registration! Conference registration for SCAS members is £34 or £17 for student members. Full registration price for non-SCAS members is £67

We welcome delegates from academia, industry, non-profit organisations, and other relevant sectors committed to promoting the ethical and effective involvement of animals in assistance roles

02/10/2024

Please ask Your MP to Support the Renters' Rights Bill:

25/09/2024

24/09/2024

Earn 6 CDP points towards your professional development AND join us in shaping the future of safe and compassionate animal assistance practices at the annual SCAS Conference!
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2024-scas-virtual-conference-tickets-905908686267

Reduced rates for SCAS members and for students. Become a SCAS member (£25 or £15 for students) and save on this year's conference registration! Conference registration for SCAS members is £34 or £17 for student members. Full registration price for non-SCAS members is £67

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2024-scas-virtual-conference-tickets-905908686267

Reduced rates for SCAS members and for students. Become a SCAS member (£25 or £15 for students) and save on this year's conference registration! Conference registration for SCAS members is £34 or £17 for student members. Full registration price for non-SCAS members is £67

We welcome delegates from academia, industry, non-profit organisations, and other relevant sectors committed to promoting the ethical and effective involvement of animals in assistance roles

24/09/2024

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2024-scas-virtual-conference-tickets-905908686267

Reduced rates for SCAS members and for students. Become a SCAS member (£25 or £15 for students) and save on this year's conference registration! Conference registration for SCAS members is £34 or £17 for student members. Full registration price for non-SCAS members is £67

We welcome delegates from academia, industry, non-profit organisations, and other relevant sectors committed to promoting the ethical and effective involvement of animals in assistance roles

24/09/2024

All our webinars are free to SCAS members (join for £25/year or just £15 for students). Non-members pay a small fee (£6.13). A recording will be available to all those who register.

'Service dogs for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)' by Dr. Kerri Rodriguez

22/09/2024

Do you want to help promote the wellbeing of horses used in equine assisted therapy? Or help researchers further understand the horse-human relationship?

You are invited to participate in a survey which will be used to investigate equestrian perceptions of equine assisted services and the horse-human bond.

You must be 18 or over and be in some way involved with the equine industry or horses. Anyone who works with, rides, owns, or cares for horses is welcome to provide their opinions for the study.

If you have any questions about the survey, please email Professor Hayley Randle: [email protected]

20/09/2024

As our conference has four interactive workshops this year, we decided to ofter two more free places to students who feel they might benefit from attending the annual SCAS Conference, "Interdisciplinary Innovation: How can we advance research and practice in human-animal interactions?" Online, Sunday 20 October 2024 (9-5 pm UK time).

The awards are open to any student anywhere in the world. We particularly encourage members of minority groups and students from the Global South to apply. However, we expect you to attend (online 9-5 pm UK time) and write a blog-style report highlighting the conference. The report will be due within 6 weeks of the conference and will be published with your name.
https://www.scas.org.uk/home/scas-annual-conference/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/3GZia379pZmGWrou7

We are offering fee waivers to two students who feel they might benefit from attending the annual SCAS Conference, Interdisciplinary Innovation: How can we advance research and practice in human-animal interactions? Online, Sunday 20 October 2024 (9-5 pm UK time). The awards are open to any student....