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Training improves inhibitory control in water rescue dogs
(Springer Heidelberg, 2019-01)
Inhibitory control is a collection of several processes that are aimed to refrain from any impulsive response in the subject during inappropriate situations. Evidence suggests that in dogs, the inhibitory control is affected ...
Assistance and therapy dogs are better problem solvers than both trained and untrained family dogs
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-03)
When faced with unsolvable or difficult situations dogs use different behavioral strategies. If they are motivated to obtain rewards, they either try to solve the problem on their own or tend to interact with a human ...
Effect of treadmill training on cardiac size, heart rate and muscle mass in healthy dogs
(G R Journals, 2014)
The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in heart rate, cardiac size and muscle mass in healthy dogs during an aerobic training program. Dogs (n=9) had 10-min treadmill sessions twice a week for 12 weeks. Data were ...
Physical response of dogs supplemented with fish oil during a treadmill training programme
(Wiley Blackwell Publishing, Inc, 2019-03)
The rise in popularity of dog sports competitions has led to the evaluation of improvements in dog physical performance. The potential benefit of dietary supplementation with fish oil (FO) on the physical performance of ...
Are animal-assisted activity dogs different from pet dogs? A comparison of their sociocognitive abilities
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2018-01)
Animal assisted activities (AAA) refer to a variety of interactions between animals and humans, intended to improve people?s wellbeing providing recreational or educational opportunities. Domestic dogs are one of the most ...
Do dogs rescue their owners from a stressful situation? A behavioral and physiological assessment
(Springer Heidelberg, 2020-01-06)
Rescue behavior is considered a type of pro-social response, defined as a voluntary action directed to benefit another individual who is in a stressful or dangerous situation. In two experiments, we investigated whether ...
Analysis of recipes of home-prepared diets for dogs and cats published in Portuguese
(2017-07-03)
The present study evaluated recipes of home-prepared diets for dogs and cats published in Portuguese. A total of 106 diets were evaluated: eighty for dogs, twenty-four for cats and two intended for both species. A commercial ...
Communication between domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) and humans: Dogs are good learners
(Elsevier Science, 2009-07)
Communication involves a wide range of behaviours that animals emit in their daily lives and can take place between different species, as is the case of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) and humans. Dogs have shown to be ...
Behavior and health problems in dogs (Canis familiaris) associated with responsible ownership practices and awareness of legal regulations
(2024)
Pet ownership continues to increase worldwide, with cats being the preferred species followed by dogs. Since dog-ownership practices can affect animal welfare, it is important to understand the level of owners’ awareness ...
Dogs in public spaces of Buenos Aires, Argentina: Exploring patterns of the abundance of dogs, the canine faecal contamination, the behaviour of people with dogs, and its relationships with demographic/economic variables
(Elsevier Science, 2019-10)
The level of faecal contamination in urban public spaces depends on the behaviour of dogs's owners as well as on dog abundance. The aims of the present study were to explore patterns of the relative abundance of dogs, the ...