The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a human interaction program on shelter dogs and to determine the effect on canine heart rate variability, behaviour, and salivary cortisol levels. ; Bergamasco, L., Osella, M.C., Savarino, P., Larosa, G., Ozella, L., Manassero, M., Heart Rate Variability And Saliva Cortisol Assessment In Shelter Dog: Human-animal Interaction Effects Continue Reading Heart Rate Variability and Saliva Cortisol Assessment in Shelter Dog: Human-Animal Interaction Effects
Menor-Campos, D.J., Molleda-Carbonell, J.M., and López-Rodriguez, R. (2011). Effects of exercise and human contact on animal welfare in a dog shelter. Continue Reading Effects of Exercise and Human Contact on Animal Welfare in a Dog Shelter
Reeder, J. (2023). The New New on Greeting a Dog, Whether You’re 5 or 55. Fear Free Happy Homes. Retrieved June 21, 2023, from https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/the-new-new-on-greeting-a-dog-whether-youre-5-or-55/. Continue Reading The New New on Greeting a Dog, Whether You’re 5 or 55
One hundred and twenty dogs sheltered by the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals were studied over a 4-h period. The dogs’ position in the cage, vocalisation, and activity were investigated in response to increased human social stimulation, moving the dog’s bed to the front of the cage, or suspending a toy from the front of the dog’s cage. Continue Reading The Influence of Environmental Change On The Behaviour of Sheltered Dogs
Pullen, A.J., Merrill, R.J.N., and Bradshaw, J.W.S. (2012). The effect of familiarity on behavior of kennel housed dogs during interactions with humans. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 137, 66-73. Continue Reading The Effect Of Familiarity On Behavior Of Kennel Housed Dogs During Interactions With Humans
Thielke, L.E. and Udell, M.A.R. (2019). Evaluating cognitive and behavioral outcomes in conjunction with secure base effect for dogs in shelter and foster environments. Animals, 9, 932. doi: 10.3390/ani9110932. Continue Reading Evaluating Cognitive And Behavioral Outcomes In Conjunction With Secure Base Effect For Dogs In Shelter And Foster Environments
