The Palm Journal

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More Attachment Is Not Automatically Better: What 116 Studies Say About Pets and Wellbeing
The human-pet bond is emotionally powerful, but science does not support the simple claim that stronger attachment always improves mental health. A systematic review of 116 studies found a much... Read more...
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Why Dog Walking Works Better When It Feels Like a Shared Routine
Dog walking is often framed as a chore or a fitness hack. Research suggests the relationship itself—and the environment supporting the walk—can influence whether people actually keep doing it. Read more...
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Harness Fit Is a Biomechanics Question, Not Just a Style Decision
A harness can look minimal and still change the way a dog moves. Research on 66 dogs found measurable biomechanical differences across harness designs, reinforcing why fit must be evaluated... Read more...
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Dog-Friendly New York Is an Urban Design Story
Living with a dog in New York is shaped by more than pet ownership. Parks, leash rules, sidewalks, timing and neighborhood infrastructure determine how human-dog routines actually work. Read more...
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The Dog Is Not an Accessory: Designing for the Human-Dog Bond
The emotional bond between humans and dogs is powerful, but good dog design has to consider both sides of that relationship. Aesthetics matter to the owner; welfare, fit and freedom... Read more...
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The Palm Dog Club: Why Movement Is Better Together
Movement is better together. The Palm Dog Club celebrates active routines, community, and life with the dogs who move beside us. Read more...
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What Makes a Great Dog Harness? Comfort, Fit & Everyday Movement
A good dog harness should support comfortable everyday movement and fit the individual dog well. Here are the details to consider before choosing one for daily walks. Read more...
An African American woman in a dark brown short-sleeve athletic set and reflective sunglasses balances on one leg with arms outstretched. The clothing features exposed seams, and a small palm tree logo is visible on the shorts, against a white panel wall.
The Palm Dog Club: A Lifestyle Built Around Movement
...Some routines are built around movement. Others are built around community. The Palm Dog Club is our small way of celebrating both. For many women, dogs are more than pets.... Read more...
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Why Walking Your Dog Is One of the Best Forms of Movement
Movement does not always need to be intense to be effective. In fact, some of the healthiest routines are built around simple daily habits — like walking. Dog owners often... Read more...
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Morning Walks With Your Dog: The Simple Routine That Changes Everything
Some of the best routines are also the simplest ones. Before the noise of the city begins. Before emails, meetings, and responsibilities. There is a quiet moment when the streets... Read more...