Falling in love at the dog park and healing through companionship

The dog park is a magical place for our four-legged friends. But it's also a unique space for humans to connect with each other, form friendships, build community, and in some cases, even fall in love. Co-creator of ABC's new comedy Dog Park Amanda Higgs and animal-human relationship specialist Tiffani Howell discuss what makes dog park friendships so special. When John Davey became a quadruple amputee, he spent eight months lying in a hospital bed before a chance meeting in rehab showed him the true meaning of companionship. Could social connection be the key to recovery? A new survey shows around 70 per cent of kids travel to school by car, missing out on the benefits that come with active travel. So how can we get more out of our daily commute? Kieran Brophy shares the successes of a Victorian pilot program to get more kids walking to school.