Organization for Human-Animal Interaction Research and Education (OHAIRE) led by Dr. Maggie O'Haire

Joined February 2017
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23 Aug 2022
Join the largest Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) faculty group in the world! Currently accepting applications for THREE new research-focused, tenure-track faculty positions within @UAZVetMed! Apply here: bit.ly/UArizona-HAI
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19 Jun 2023
Join the O'Haire Lab as a Research Scientist! Let us know if you have questions. @UAZVetMed For more information on the position and how to apply, click here: arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/care…
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14 Jun 2023
Join the College of Veterinary Medicine as an Assistant Dean for Research! Let us know if you have questions. @UAZVetMed For more information on the position and how to apply, click here uaatwork.arizona.edu/uannoun…
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12 Jun 2023
Meet Dr. O'Haire! The work we do wouldn't be possible without her. "My favorite part of my job is working with our incredible team- every person is passionate about what they do, supportive of our mission, and driven to make the world a better place for animals and their people."
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5 Jun 2023
Meet Nichole & Howie! Nichole is our Research Program Administration Officer and we’re so lucky to have her as a member of the O’Haire Lab. She says, “Howie is a part of the family and he makes our lives better. Our family wouldn’t be the same without him.” #research #meettheteam
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8 May 2023
The OHAIRE Lab's research has looked into the benefits of both service dogs and therapy animals, but what's the difference? Check out the differences between a service animal, emotional support animal, and a therapy animal below! #servicedog #research
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5 May 2023
Congratulations to the multiple OHAIRE Lab student research assistants whose accomplishments have recently been recognized through awards and scholarships! We are proud and humbled to work with such a phenomenal team. #congratulations #celebrating #bestteamever
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3 May 2023
Meet Elise and her cat Stinky! She is an Undergraduate Research Assistant and is in her first year of a BA in psychology. We are so excited to have her on our team! #meettheteam #research
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1 May 2023
Happy Military Appreciation Month! Thank you active duty military, veterans, and military families for your service!
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28 Apr 2023
Happy #FunFactFriday ! Check out the link below for more information about this fun fact! doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone… #research #funfact #dog #humananimalinteraction #CollaborativeResearch
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26 Apr 2023
It's week two of our series on how to best interact with a service dog handler and their canine. This week we are looking at Do's and Don't of interacting with handlers and their service dogs. Follow us to see next week's tips! #servicedog #etiquette #disabilityetiquette
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24 Apr 2023
Meet Shawna and Luna! Shawna is an undergraduate research assistant in the lab and a sophomore at Purdue University studying Animal Sciences with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine. We are so happy to have her on our team! Her cat Luna "helps bring happiness to her day!
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19 Apr 2023
The OHAIRE Lab's research has helped put evidence behind some of the benefits service dogs can provide their handlers with a disability. Over the next few weeks, we will be learning about the best ways to interact with a service dog handler and their canine. Follow us to tune in!
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17 Apr 2023
Meet Ayesha, Sandy, and Hudson! Ayesha is an Undergraduate Research Assistant and a freshman majoring in veterinary science. Ayesha says that Sandy and Hudson "always have comfort and happiness in them!" We are so grateful to have Ayesha on our team! #meettheteam #research
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14 Apr 2023
Happy #FunFactFriday ! Check out the link below for more information about this fun fact! dx.doi.org/10.1037/tra000102…
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12 Apr 2023
Human-animal interaction can influence the "neurobiology of stress and the way our body reacts to the environment around it." Check out a recent article that Dr. O'Haire was interviewed for Oprah Daily! oprahdaily.com/life/a4325025…
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10 Apr 2023
Meet Carly! She is a RA at the OHAIRE Lab and a first year Veterinary Student at The University of Arizona. We are so grateful to have her on our team! #research #humananimalinteraction #meettheteam
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7 Apr 2023
“My advice would certainly be to speak up. Say something to someone and know that there are people who care truly and want to help.” Check out a recent article that Dr. O'Haire was interviewed for in the Arizona Daily Wildcat ! wildcat.arizona.edu/article/… #ptsd #research

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5 Apr 2023
Last week, we were thrilled to visit with one of our research partners, the non-profit service dog organization K9s For Warriors. We are so grateful for their hospitality and the amazing work that they do! Learn more about them here: k9sforwarriors.org/ #collaboration
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2 Apr 2023
Today is Autism Awareness Day! Check out the link below for more about the OHAIRE Lab's research focus on animal-assisted interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder! vetmed.arizona.edu/research/…
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