People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice (PAIJ) is the official, peer-reviewed, open-access publication of the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations (IAHAIO, www.iahaio.org). PAIJ publishes articles related to research and practice in the fields of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and human-animal interactions (HAI) where the well-being of humans and animals are concerned.

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Current Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1 (2026)

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Service Dogs as an Intervention to Improve Sleep: A Systematic Review
Yvonne Monti, Sara Kuiken, Anna Owens, Rachel Madden, and Skyler Roote

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Paws and Predictions: Interpreting Intraspecific Cat Social Interactions through Facial Signals
Levi Neal, Lauren Scott, Gosia Zobel, and Brittany Florkiewicz

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Equine-Assisted Therapy for Dementia: A Pilot RCT on Standardizing Sessions to Improve Cognition, Mood, and Quality of Life
Madeline Alford, Maria Dos Prazeres da Silva Gonçalves Dr., and Maria Manuela Da Silva Leite Dr.

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Current Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1 (2026)

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