For these dogs, the salivary cortisol samples were taken both before and after the Wesen test. Those that scored higher for ...

From the excitable sheep dog to the aloof Shiba Inu, and all breeds in between, dogs have unique and diverse behavioral traits. By analyzing DNA samples from over 200 dog breeds along with nearly ...

Kinship reports a study revealing key behavioral differences between male and female dogs, including fear, aggression, ...

This is Part 2 in a series about examining ADHD-like behavior in dogs. Read Part 1 here. Some breeds of dogs show ADHD-like behaviors. Also, many dogs exhibit anxiety and these conditions can overlap ...

Behavioural disorders in dogs are common and have severe welfare consequences for dogs. This study aimed to assess the factors that are significant and predictive of behaviour problems in dogs using ...

Dogs with certain kinds of behavioural problems are more likely to show improvement during training if their owners are extroverts and open-minded. After comparing human personalities and the success ...

Accurate assessments of behavior and welfare are needed to evaluate the state of domestic dogs maintained in commercial breeding (CB) and other types of kennels. Field assessments of dogs’ states of ...

Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins human mood and social traits. Instead of treating canine affection and ...