For better or worse, your dog's behaviours can impact your quality of life

There are associations between interactions with dogs, personality characteristics, and owners' sense of well-being (Shutterstock)

I became interested in research about dogs because of my close connection with my first pet Pantro, a friendly and energetic cocker spaniel. Pantro was the perfect fit for me, for being great company for long walks while also being calm and independent when left alone. However, his behavioural issues were challenging on several occasions.