Alan Beck, ScD

Alan Beck, ScD, is the director of the Center of Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University. He is the author of Between Pets and People: The Importance of Animal Companionship.

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Pets and Health: The Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions

Alan Beck, ScD | April 29, 2025

When a dog gazes at you with those big sad eyes, you’re witnessing a form of evolution in action. Because of human selection, dogs—but not...

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