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The Influence of Olfactory Stimulation on the Behaviour of Dogs Housed in a Rescue Shelter

This study explored the influence of five types of olfactory stimulation (control, lavender, chamomile, rosemary and peppermint) on the behaviour of 55 dogs housed in a rescue shelter. The dogs were exposed to each type of olfactory stimulation, through the diffusion of essential oils, for 4 h a day for 5 days, with an intervening period of 2 days between conditions. The dogs’ behaviour was recorded on days 1, 3 and 5, during each condition of olfactory stimulation. Certain aspects of the dogs’ behaviour were influenced by the odours. Continue Reading The Influence of Olfactory Stimulation on the Behaviour of Dogs Housed in a Rescue Shelter



Effects Of Human Presence And Voice On The Behaviour Of Shelter Dogs And Cats: A Preliminary Study

Tuozzi, A., Arhant, C., Anderle, K., Backes, J., Cords, C., Magierski, V., . . . Windschnurer, I. (2021). Effects of human presence and voice on the behaviour of shelter dogs and cats: A preliminary study. Animals : An Open Access Journal from MDPI, 11(2), 10.3390/ani11020406. doi:406 [pii] Continue Reading Effects Of Human Presence And Voice On The Behaviour Of Shelter Dogs And Cats: A Preliminary Study