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B.A.R.K. (Building Academic Retention through K9's) https://t.co/dk3zzm7E7I #UBC #Okanagan #animalvisitationprogram @UBCedO @dalemullings @VedaLiving @Cull_Ian
Kelowna BC
Joined January 2014
Check out Dr. Binfet's latest blog in @PsychToday, Sharing Your Life With a Dog: 5 Benefits and learn more about recent research out of the University of Brighton that reveals five key benefits arising from having a dog! https://t.co/zR7tG69XPz
@kindnessprof @K9researcher
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We may be a canine research lab, but we love learning about other species too! We’re currently learning even more about equine-human interactions at @ISAZOfficial #ISAZ2025
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#ISAZ2025: We’re currently in the ��Saying goodbye & retirement” session. Tough subject, but such valuable research! Thank you @ISAZOfficial!
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#ISAZ2025: The BARK team are currently enjoying the Canine-Assisted Services session with Drs Caron, Krause-Parello, Williams, and Grace Rath! Thank you for sharing your insightful work and important contributions to CAS! @ISAZOfficial
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Dr. Robert Losey delivers first keynote “Becoming Friends with Animals: Lessons from History and Culture” at #ISAZ2025
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#ISAZ2025: We’ve just heard a fascinating Keynote speech from Dr. Robert Losey about the domestication of dogs and reindeer! Thank you Dr. Losey. @ISAZOfficial
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#ISAZ2025: BARK has a busy day today! First up, our podium presentation on our Heads or Tails study examining the effect of petting different parts of therapy dogs on wellbeing! Join us in the Adam Ballroom from 2:45pm! @ISAZOfficial @kindnessprof
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We had a wonderful time at Helen Gorman Elementary School last week, read all about our Social Emotional Learning session here: https://t.co/bCghHy4yvT
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On behalf of everyone at B.A.R.K., THANK YOU to everyone who spread the word, voted, donated, or put up challenges. This has been our most successful #UBCGivingDay yet, and we're so grateful for all the support! Here's a quick update!
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Dr. John-Tyler Binfet will be part of the BC Summer Institute: Partnerships for Inclusive Learning, August 25 to 27. Dr. Binfet's session will be on "How Social and Emotional learning Optimizes Teacher Professional Satisfaction and Joy" Learn more:
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The B.A.R.K. Dogs: Friends in Tough Times Let's talk about dogs and people. Instead of covering the data, which can be boring, I'm going to paint a picture, one dog program at a time. These stories are impossible to guard your heart against.
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We have had a WONDERFUL giving day so far and are so bowled over by all the support from our extended B.A.R.K. family. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. There's still another 3 hours to go! https://t.co/3ZyVnOgPKJ
#Therapydogs #Wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters
givingday.ubc.ca
On April 3 2025, join alumni, students, staff, faculty and friends for a 24-hour online giving challenge to support the UBC causes that matter most to you.
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🐶 Why donate to B.A.R.K. on April 3rd? University life can be stressful, and for many students, B.A.R.K. is a lifeline. Your donation helps us provide more free, accessible therapy dog sessions. 🐾 Help Students in Need! Donate on April 3rd: https://t.co/Qtc5YE9NKs
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Be part of the movement on April 3 for #UBCGivingDay Your support helps students learn beyond the classroom and builds strong communities. Select your favourite UBC cause or campus and make a difference today! 💪🌍 https://t.co/O6nMEIanMC
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With #UBCGivingDay coming up in less than a week, we thought it was high time we announced the Giving Day Challenges! There are all sorts of challenges that help to unlock extra funds for your favourite cause, including a FREE on-the-day vote during the Giving Day Showcase!
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POV: You've heard lots about Giving Day on our social media, but don't know how you can help your favourite cause. Here are some top tips! #UBCGIVINGDAY #therapydogs #wellbeing #campuslife #kelowna
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Thank you, Henry, for proving that three legs are more than enough to make a difference. Today is #TripawdAwarenessDay, and we’re celebrating all the three-legged canines out there - especially our very own therapy dog, Henry! 🐾❤️ 📷: Freya G #tripawdawareness2025
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Our latest publication: Keeping Loneliness on a Short Leash, is now available online! https://t.co/yvodvXyxl3
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