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2025, Psychonomic Bulletin & Review

2025, Real-Life Dog Behaviour & Communication

Understanding canine behaviour in real-world settings requires more than commands and conditioning. Our approach is grounded in emotional synchrony, trust-based interaction, and social dynamics within mixed dog groups. By avoiding artificial setups and instead working in free, leashless environments, we observe and shape behaviour where it naturally unfolds. Dogs communicate constantly-through posture, energy shifts, and emotional cues. Intervening at the right moment, not through control but through relationship, creates lasting change. This methodology allows us to rehabilitate trauma, build recall without cues, and guide behaviour without pressure. We rely on clean leadership signals, emotional calibration, and real-life consequence patterns instead of tools and triggers. This field-based knowledge base informs all our categories-from behavioural rehabilitation to real nutrition. As behaviourists, we prioritise learning from dogs directly: not from textbooks, but from their interaction, frustration, conflict, and resolution patterns. This paper outlines our foundation and invites you to explore further.

2025, Real-Life Dog Behaviour & Communication

This short paper outlines the foundational ideas of real-life dog training as practised by Sebastian Stroeller, founder of Zoeta Dogsoul. Instead of relying on classical operant conditioning, command chains, or aversive methods, this method focuses on trust, emotional communication, and real-world exposure to shape desirable behaviour. With a foundation in behavioural science and practical fieldwork, this approach empowers dogs to understand human intent without the use of leashes or coercion. This framework is suitable for working with puppies, rescue dogs, and complex behavioural cases. It builds emotional resilience and enables off-leash reliability in dynamic environments.

2025, Hausarbeit Universität Zürich, Lizenziatsprüfung in Geschichte

Die im zu untermauernde zentrale These lautet: Obwohl sich vor 200 Jahren teilweise sehr enge emotionale Bindungen zwischen Menschen und Hunden entwickelten, beachtet heute eine grössere Anzahl an Personen neben einer emotionalen Bindung vermehrt auch die Bedürfnisse des Tieres. Ermöglicht wurde dies unter anderem durch gesellschaftliche Veränderungen (Tierschutzbewegung, Kinderziehung) und den wissenschaftlichen Fortschritt (Lerntheorie, Ethologie, Tierpsychologie), welche uns dem Wesen des Hundes immer näherbringen. Personen, welche auf diesem wissenschaftlichen Fortschritt eine symbiotische Beziehung zu ihrem Hund aufbauen, erleben dadurch eine neue Dimension der Emotionalität. Da uns emotionspsychologische Vergleichstudien fehlen, kann die Qualität der Emotionen kaum valide verglichen werden. Jedoch kann festgestellt werden, dass der Umgang mit dem Tier ein Ausdruck von Emotionen ist. Qualität oder Tiefe von Emotionen zu Beginn der Beziehung zum Hund haben sich nicht wesentlich verändert. Die Konsequenzen auf die veränderte Sichtweise zum anderen Lebewesen durch veränderte Umweltbedingungen der Gesellschaft und Wissenschaft verleihen diesen Emotionen neuen Raum.

2025

Companion dogs housed in animal shelters are subject to a great number of uncontrollable and unalterable stressors. To combat these stressors and the associated immunosuppression that creates high contagious illness rates in sheltered dogs, a large open admission municipal animal shelter in New York City introduced trazodone hydrochloride as an anxiolytic to transitional stress. This pilot study had additional goals of reducing length of stay and increasing live outcome rates. Dogs were given low doses of trazodone at intake (5 mg/kg), one to two doses within 48 hours of arrival, and illness rates calculated for the months of November and December 2018 at the shelter's Brooklyn and Manhattan Care Center locations. These months were compared to the same months in 2017 and 2016, serving as a pre-trazodone baseline, using Pearson chi-square and independent samples t-tests. A statistically significant decrease was found between baseline 2016/2017 and trazodone pilot 2018, ꭓ 2 , (1, N = 1774) = 19.3, p < .000. Illness rate dropped from 41% in the baseline to 29% with trazodone. A statistically significant decrease in length of stay was found for 2018 (M = 7.44, SD = .25), t(1772) = 2.75, p = .006, compared to the 2016/2017 baseline (M = 10.48, SD = 1.22). Moreover, a significant difference was observed in adoption rates between 2016/2017 and 2018, ꭓ 2 , (1, N = 1774) = 18.7, p < .000, wherein average adoption rate increased from 30.5% in 2016/2017 to 42% in 2018. While correlational, the preliminary results of this study suggest that trazodone may be effective in decreasing transitional stress in dogs in a shelter setting and, thereby, decreasing illness rates and increasing adoption rates.

2025

2025, Medieval Studies Research Blog

2025, Journal of Veterinary Behavior

It is commonly reported that many companion dogs are sensitive to sudden, loud noises (e.g., fireworks, thunderstorms). However, reactivities and sensitivities towards other noises in a dog's home and environment are not well understood. This study aimed to further investigate the types of noises that evoke a negative reaction in dogs and the associated risk factors. An online survey was circulated globally through social media platforms and veterinary clinics. The survey consisted of demographic information, measures (0-100 scale) for responses to Aversive Sounds (AS; e.g., fireworks), Human Sounds (HS; e.g., coughing), and Environmental Sounds (ES; e.g., vacuum cleaner). Descriptive analyses and general linear models were conducted to determine factors associated with reactions to the different sound categories. Dogs had a significantly higher reaction score toward AS and ES compared to HS. Dogs with anxiety and of an older age showed stronger reactions towards AS. Dogs owned by females, by owners aged 65+, and dogs with anxiety showed stronger reactions to ES. No factors were associated with reaction to HS. Some guardians reported their dogs reacted at a level of 100 (scale of 0-100 where 100 is most severe) to everyday sounds, such as vacuum cleaners and coughing, suggesting significant negative effects on their welfare. Understanding the types of everyday sounds that dogs are fearful of as well as the risk factors that contribute to them can help owners improve the welfare of their dogs, as well as strengthen the humananimal bond.

2025

The increasing incidence of obesity is a problem in the Czech Republic as well as in some other countries. Regular walking may be important component of weight management. Effective approaches are necessary to promote this activity. Dog walking may be such a solution that can help encourage physical activity and improve the health of humans and dogs. Dogs can interact with other dogs in public places. Therefore, the aim of our study was to examine interactions between dogs in public places in town Přerov. Four hundred and eighty five canine dyads were observed. The sex of the dog and age of the dog had an effect on the initiation of interactions between dogs. The age of the dog and size of the dog had an effect on the termination of interactions between dogs. Further research will be necessary to fully understand dog interactions in public places.

2025, La Gatoteca Case Study

This paper investigates La Gatoteca, an initiative by ABRIGA in Madrid, Spain, focusing on how it uses animal socialization to boost cat adoptions and how its approach can inspire new business and social frameworks. Through structured human-animal engagement, La Gatoteca improves animal well-being, lowers stress, and drives higher adoption rates. Studies show that early socialization reduces stress in young animals, improves their adaptability, and strengthens human-animal connections, offering a blueprint for innovative ventures. This study explores these advantages, potential obstacles, and their application to new business and social models, emphasizing community benefits and long-term viability.

2025

Archaeologists have favored a date of 14,000-15,000 years before present (BP) for canine domestication. However, recent studies of mutations in the mitochondrial DNA sequence by molecular geneticists have implied that dogs were domesticated over 100,000 years ago, which has challenged traditional theory. Geneticists have further hypothesized that dogs originated from wolf ancestors based upon the number of substitutions observed in dog and wolf haplotypes. Although both disciplines provide substantial evidence for their theories, the origin of dog domestication remains controversial. Several areas continue to be debatable. First, both geneticists and archaeologists incorrectly use the term domestication to describe events that clearly can not be proven to under human control. Second, the evolutionary development of canines is viewed by molecular biologists as well as archaeologist to be indicators of domestication without any further exploration of other probable causes. Third, the studies in canine genetics are so complex that most archaeologists have difficulty in providing evidence that would be contradictory to molecular theory. Fourth, both fields viii CHAPTER Page Limitations of current molecular studies.

2025, Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Extensive literature exists on the performance and abilities of the canine nose when trained to detect odours and the effectiveness of dogs in their scent detection roles. However, little is known about how engaging in scentbased activities may impact the behaviour and physiology or be of benefit to dogs themselves. This is relevant as there has been rising interest in the use of recreational scent activities for companion dogs, modelled on working detection dogs, requiring dogs to search, locate and indicate on a trained odour. The purpose of this scoping review is to determine what behavioural and physiological changes occur during scent-based activities for dogs. We aimed to identify the existing scientific literature on the topic of scent-based activities for dogs, and to determine the behavioural and physiological changes occurring when dogs are exposed to environmental odours or trained to locate scents. We identified 27 studies for inclusion in this review, according to PRISMA guidelines. The 27 studies investigated responses in three populations of dogs: shelter dogs, working dogs and owned companion dogs. Studies of working dogs focused on changes in physiology and seldom on behaviour during trained search scent detection exercises, while in shelter and companion dogs, the research emphasis was on changes occurring in response to different odours introduced to the environment. Research into scent detection in working dogs currently explores many aspects of performance and sensitivity to odour. There is a notable research gap investigating the impact of participation in scent detection tasks on the behaviour and physiology and hence the welfare of dogs.

2025, Fabula

Dans le contexte des travaux actuels sur la place des animaux dans nos sociétés occidentales contemporaines, cet article introduit une nouvelle catégorie qui est celle du post-animal et démontre, par le recours à des exemples fictionnels, que le post-animal ne s’insère pas dans la continuité de l’animal-objet et de l’animal-sujet, mais il opère un retour en arrière, le transanimalisme assimilant l’animal à une « sous-machine ». L’article emprunte à des philosophes contemporains du vivant et à des juristes du droit du vivant ainsi que du droit animalier des éléments dont le post-animal pourrait être investi : le langage et des formes institutionnelles aptes à le défendre. Les écrivains Phœbe Hadjimarkos Clarke (Aliène, 2004), Vincent Message (Défaite des maîtres et possesseurs, 2015), et Emmanuelle Pireyre (Chimère 2019) ajoutent à l’objet d’étude et aux démarches d’investigations critiques empruntées à des chercheurs, un travail d’ordre narratologique qui est spécifique des fictions du « post - ».

2025, Sonoran Herpetologist

This journal article analyzes the herpetological observations made by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. in his 1840 book, Two Years Before the Mast. The author identifies potential frog and rattlesnake species Dana encountered during his 1830s voyage to California, noting that these species were not scientifically described until decades later. The piece explores Dana's descriptions of hearing frogs on Juan Fernandez Island and in Santa Barbara, and his several encounters with rattlesnakes in the San Diego area. Furthermore, the article highlights the broader significance of Dana's book as a social commentary and a valuable, albeit unintentional, record of early California's natural history, suggesting it as a resource for naturalists. The author also recounts his own journey to finding a suitable annotated edition of Dana's book and his surprise at discovering the presence of botanist Thomas Nuttall during Dana's return voyage.

2025

Another book in the series, "How to Talk to Your Dog About," the challenging discussions in life.

2025

Besides being an often investigated behavioural phenomenon, barks of dogs often represent a factor of nuisance for people. Although some argue that dog barking has no or only minimal communicative function, it was shown recently that Dogs bark more frequently and in more contexts than their wild relatives, and these acoustic signals carry various information that humans can decipher. However, apart from a few laboratory studies, until now no targeted research has been done about the communicative role of barks in the intraspecific domain. In this field experiment companion dogs were tested with bark playbacks at home, in a suburban environment. From a hidden sound system, placed near to the gate outside of the property, each subject was exposed to pre-recorded barks of an unfamiliar and a familiar dog. Barks for the playbacks were recorded in two different contexts: when the dog was either left alone or when it was barking at a stranger at the fence. We found differences in the behaviour of dogs depending on both the familiarity and context of the playback barks. The position of the dogs (near the house or near the gate) was mainly influenced by the context of the barks, in a significant interaction with the familiarity of the barking dog. Subjects stayed at the gate (nearest to the source of the sound) the longest when they heard an unfamiliar dog barking at a stranger. Meanwhile they stayed at the house mostly during the barks of a lonely unfamiliar dog. Dogs oriented more towards the house (where the familiar dog stayed during the experiment) when they heard the familiar dog's barking. Subjects barked more often when they heard the 'stranger' barks, independently of the familiarity of the caller. As a conclusion, dogs seemingly distinguished among the callers based on familiarity and between the contexts of the barks. This is the first study on companion dogs in their natural environment that found evidence that dogs are able to extract detailed information from the barks. The relevance of our findings for excessive bark management is discussed.

2025, Animal Research International (2025) 22(1): 5931 – 5938

A seven-year-old multiparous Dogo Argentino bitch was presented with a history of respiratory distress, massively enlarged mammary glands and moderate weight loss to Petcare Veterinary Hospital, Lagos. Physical examination revealed a hard, warm mammary gland on palpation with serosanuinous discharges. The histopathological findings revealed evidence of pleomorphic epithelial cells with anisocytosis, anisokaryosis, prominent nucleoli, high mitotic activity, invasion of surrounding tissues, and formation of irregular glandular structures which confirmed mammary adenocarcinoma. Also, there was evidence of metastasis to the lung tissue and so the bitch was recommended for euthanasia.

2025

1.1 Was hat der exotische Vogel Strauß mit dem römischen Recht zu tun? Moderne rechtsmethodologische Schriften erwähnen den großen zweifüßigen Laufvogel öfters als altes Exempel für die analoge Anwendung einer Gesetzesbestimmung, nämlich der Zwölftafeln. Horst Bartholomeyczik stellte in seiner mehrfach aufgelegten Schrift über "Die Kunst der Gesetzesauslegung" dazu an den Leser die Frage: "Im römischen Recht haftete der Eigentümer für Schäden, die sein Vierfüßer (quadrupes) durch seine besondere Wildheit verursachte. Der Geschädigte konnte den Eigentümer mit der actio de pauperie als Noxalklage in Anspruch nehmen. Richtete sich diese Klage auch gegen den Römer, der einen afrikanischen Strauß als Eigentümer hielt, wenn alle sonstigen Voraussetzungen der Schadenshaftung gegeben waren?" 1 Eine Antwort fi ndet sich bei Peter Raisch in seiner kurzgefassten Geschichte der "Juristischen Methoden": "Die Haftung für ein vierfüßiges Tier (quadrupes) wurde im Wege einer actio utilis, einer hierfür nützlichen Klage, auf alle -also auch zweifüßige -Tiere, z.B. einen Vogel Strauß, erstreckt, ohne daß sich in dem aus der Ediktskommentierung des spätklassischen Juristen Paulus hierzu in die Digesten aufgenommenen Fragment eine weitere Begründung fi ndet. Lapidar wird hier gesagt: Haec actio utilis competit, et si non quadrupes, sed aliud animal pauperiem facit (D. 9,1,4). Damit war die mit § 833 BGB vergleichbare Rechtslage erreicht." 2 1

2025

The way we train our dogs reflects our perceptions of humannonhuman animal relationships. The methods and training skills used by dog trainers differ by philosophy on dog behavior and human responsibility. Yet, all trainers agree that training is a critical component in ending the cycle of acquisition and relinquishment of unwanted dogs due to behavioral problems. This ethnographic study uses the theory of symbolic interaction to study human-dog relationships by analyzing two different types of dog training. The "traditional" dominance-based method of training endorses obedience by using a human-centric approach that places dogs in a subordinate position in order to maintain a space in the family. The "reward-based" behavior modification method promotes a dog-centric approach that highlights companionship over dominance and promotes a balance of human and dog desires and needs. Through the process of training, dogs learn proper behavior and their role in the family. In addition, while guardians may expect to be schooled in skills, they also learn how to treat dogs physically and symbolically through the guidance of dog trainers.

2025

Desde la extensión del uso de internet, las redes sociales virtuales han tenido un crecimiento vertiginoso. No sólo se utilizan para la comunicación entre personas sino también como medios de educación, trabajo y negocios. En un mundo globalizado, las redes sociales virtuales lo envuelven como una gran red de redes que puede resultar imprescindible para el desarrollo de las más diversas actividades.
En lo que va del 2024 las redes sociales cuentan con casi 5000 millones de usuarios a nivel mundial, lo que equivale a más del 60% de la población.
• El número de usuarios de redes sociales aumenta un 6.6% por año en todo el mundo.
• El usuario global promedio pasa 2 horas 30 minutos en las redes sociales cada día.
Es éste un fenómeno que atañe a la vida cotidiana de los individuos, sumado al uso de teléfonos celulares como apéndices adheridos a sus cuerpos. ¿Hasta dónde los nuevos comportamientos son producto de decisiones tomadas de manera consciente y autónoma?
Juguemos a ser un Sócrates contemporáneo, parado frente al pórtico del Templo a Apolo en la antigua Delfos, que observa la inscripción “Conócete a ti mismo” y actualicemos sus preguntas:
• ¿Qué mueve a conectarse y ser parte de las redes virtuales?
• ¿Por qué resulta tan difícil dejar de estar conectados?
• ¿Cómo participar de las “redes sociales” sin quedar atrapados?

2025, Association of dog-directed aggression with fear and impulsivity in the domestic dog (Canis familiaris)

Dog-directed aggression is a commonly occurring problem for domestic dog owners. An awareness of factors leading to increased dog-directed aggression may reduce the risk of taking of a dog into an environment that may evoke an aggressive... more

2024, Scritti con Raimondo Santoro, Bd. 1

2024, Sonoran Herpetologist

Over the past few years, I've written natural history notes on herpetofauna references in literary works (Clark 2020a, Clark 2020b, Clark and Hagen 2023). There seems to be plenty of material available to provide thoughtful and scholarly articles for many years to come. With this in mind, I am creating a new article category for the Sonoran Herpetologist called "Herpetofauna References in Literary Works." The first article in this new category covers John Steinbeck's short story, The Snake (Steinbeck 1938). The story itself (see summary below) is a sort of natural history note. According to Steinbeck in a recording of him reading the story (https://vimeo.com/220159862), it is based on a true event that occurred in the laboratory of Ed Ricketts 1 , who was a marine biologist, ecologist, philosopher, and good friend of John Steinbeck. Steinbeck also recounted the story in his essay About Ed Ricketts, which was the Preface in The Log from the Sea of Cortez (1951; pages xxvi-xxvii):

2024, Animals

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2024, Regards sur l’animal et son langage

La recherche du point de vue animal, l'exemple des biographies de bêtes Le désir de s'interroger sur les natures animales, d'établir une approche et une relation compréhensive, bienveillante, sans mépris ni préjugés, de décentrer pour cela son regard, d'envisager des points de vue, d'approcher ainsi d'autres existences, des altérités, devient un élément important dans les recherches des sciences dites naturelles et humaines. Ainsi, des éthologues soutiennent depuis peu la nécessité de chercher les points de vue animaux que Von Uexküll avait mis en avant, par la notion de monde propre à chaque espèce, pour souligner leurs différences. Déjà, des primatologues de terrain les avaient sollicités dès les années 1960, telle Dian Fossey vocalisant, mangeant, se grattant à la manière de ses gorilles pour s'insérer avec succès ! Toutefois, l'objectif n'a été suggéré qu'à partir des années 1990, formulé que dans la décennie suivante. Il est maintenant affirmé comme une nécessité dans les centres pionniers d'éthologie, en particulier à propos des grands singes et des chiens. Pour ces éthologues, la difficulté à entrevoir ces points de vue, l'impossibilité de sortir complètement du sien et l'accès limité aux autres ne veulent pas dire une impossibilité et ne doit pas faire renoncer. L'éthologue doit les penser en tenant compte des obstacles, des manques, des différences. La recherche doit permettre de s'en approcher en comblant peu à peu des ignorances, par exemple sur la mesure des perceptions ou la détection des émotions. Il s'agit de mieux comprendre les animaux et de répondre aussi à un enjeu concret : améliorer les relations en entrevoyant ce qu'un animal perçoit des hommes1. Cette conviction est reprise par quelques anthropologues, anglo-saxons à partir des années 1990, et français récemment, en rejoignant les mêmes buts2.

2024, Revista Mascotas & Compañia

La siguiente lista tiene como objetivo mejorar la tenencia responsable de animales de compañia en el hogar. Puede que aplique principalmente para aquellos tenedores de mascotas en ciudades o centros poblados. Considera aspectos naturales, etológicos, salubristas, habitacionales, sanitarios, y de salud mental. El decálogo intenta mostrar de manera sencilla aspectos importantes para la tenencia de animales de compañía y debería ser una premisa para cualquier persona que quisiera aventurarse a criar y mantener una mascota en su hogar. Recuerda que mascotas saludables son un indicador de familias saludables. Si quieres saber más sobre cada enunciado siga las referencias relacionadas o consulta a tu médico veterinario.

2024

This ethological study was carried out to establish the occurrence of psychosis in dogs, reared both in-home (as a pet) and in dog kennels. The dogs housed in kennels were reared either individually (as working animals) or in groups (in kennels). All the pet dogs were reared alone in the households. The highest occurrence of psychotic states was encountered in stray dogs housed in kennels and followed by the pet dogs. These states were very rarely observed in individually reared dogs at farms and working dogs. The possible explanation is that they were submitted to less stressors due to good management at farms and the proper approach on the basis of their temperaments, i.e. their welfare was at the highest level.

2024, American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Animal Law Committee Fall Newsletter

2024, American dogs

The Bolt dog breed is gaining popularity among pet lovers due to its unique combination of intelligence, athleticism, and affectionate nature. Known for its energetic personality and friendly disposition, the Bolt is ideal for active families or individuals looking for a loyal and engaging companion. History and Origin The exact origin of the Bolt breed remains uncertain, but it's believed that they were originally bred as herding and working dogs. With ancestry rooted in various agile and intelligent working breeds, the Bolt is particularly skilled in outdoor activities and problem-solving tasks, making it both an excellent working and companion dog. Physical Characteristics Bolt dogs are typically medium-sized with a well-muscled, agile frame, which reflects their active and athletic nature. They usually have a short, shiny coat that requires minimal grooming, coming in a variety of colors like black, brown, and spotted combinations. Their expressive eyes and perky ears give them a distinctive look, and their muscular bodies are built for speed and endurance.

2024, Multispecies Communities and Narratives

In many places worldwide, the presence of free-ranging dogs raises discussions about canine welfare and its impact on human communities. Conventional strategies displayed by organisations and individuals often prioritise the removal of healthy dogs from their natural landscape, believing that relocating or facilitating their adoption is in the best interest of both the dogs and humans. However, this approach can sometimes reflect a human-centred perspective, placing human viewpoints and interests above non-human animals' values and well-being. The abrupt removal of dogs may disrupt their individual balance and social structures and expose them to novel risks. The stress and emotional damage often encountered by dogs relocated to unfamiliar places is considerable. This potentially leads to significantly compromised welfare. Traumatic traits and PTSD emerge, leading frequently to poor adaptation, severe behavioural issues, and sometimes euthanasia. This work explores some intricacies of the "free-ranging dog removal" phenomenon. It tracks some trajectories in dogs' human-triggered migration. It challenges the presumption that extracting these dogs from their habitats enhances their quality of life. It contends that the well-being of free-ranging dogs deeply intertwines with the socioecological systems they inhabit. It examines two case scenarios to showcase some dynamics. It highlights some negative consequences of the phenomenon. It suggests some interdisciplinary trajectories to reframe the perception of free-ranging dogs, to cultivate a more ethical and compassionate understanding of their well-being, and to recognise dogs' agency and, by extension, the agency of all species that coexist within the human-dominated landscapes.

2024, Occupational medicine & health affairs

2024

Aprendizagem social em cães domésticos: Uma revisão dos estudos tendo humanos como liberadores de dicas

2024

This paper investigates the neurobiological, psychological, and environmental factors contributing to persistent behavioral issues in dogs, including aggression, anxiety, and social withdrawal-key factors in dog surrender. Utilizing a systems thinking approach, it explores how trauma disrupts canine brain function, particularly in emotional regulation, impulse control, and decision-making processes. The study introduces the NeuroBalance Wheel, a model grounded in systems dynamics and neuroscience, aimed at improving canine emotional stability and resilience. This interdisciplinary framework oNers a practical, science-based method for addressing complex behavior patterns, with implications for reducing dog surrender rates and enhancing long-term well-being in rescued and traumatized dogs.

2024, Brill

Étoile du Théâtre du Gymnase pendant une vingtaine d’années, épouse du directeur Adolphe Lemoine-Montigny, comédienne admirée par de nombreux auteurs dramatiques qui lui dédièrent leurs pièces et lui donnèrent les premiers rôles, la comédienne Rose Chéri marqua l’esprit des spectateurs et des Parisiens du xixe siècle. Un « rôle » important qu’elle pratiqua également au-delà de la scène du Gymnase lorsqu’elle s’impliqua, au côté de son époux, dans d’autres tâches (financières comme littéraires) d’une direction théâtrale.

2024, Wild Carnivores of New Mexico

The most common carnivores in New Mexico are the domestic dog (Canis familiaris) and the domestic cat (Felis catus). Both species were introduced into New Mexico through human facilitation, though their respective arrivals are separated by approximately 10,000 years or more. The earliest confirmed evidence of domestic dogs reaching the Western Hemisphere dates back between 10,190 and 9,630 years, whereas domestic cats were introduced much more recently by the first Europeans, as confirmed by recent genetic studies showing New World cats linked to European linkages.

2024

Behavioral Applications Regarding Canines (B.A.R.C.) is a competitive internship program run through UWEC’s Psychology Department. Students in the B.A.R.C. program implement behavioral training techniques with canines at the local humane association to increase obedience skills and decrease problematic behaviors, with the ultimate goal of improving adoptability potential and longterm adoption placement. Simultaneously, students benefit by gaining hands-on experience applying behavioral principles while providing a community service.

2024, Veterinarski Arhiv

Detecting the hybridization between species is important for evolutionary studies of speciation processes, conservation biology and management, but we still lack a general empirical perspective of hybridization problems in canids. Hybridization may occur between many species of the canid family, sometimes threatening the survival of endangered species or populations. Mitochondrial DNA control region haplotypes can be used to discriminate between Croatian wolves, dogs and jackals, and the goal of our research was to identify species specifi c Y chromosome haplotypes that could be used in detection of paternal origin in possible hybrids. We analyzed three non-overlapping Y chromosome fragments of the grey wolf, golden jackal and dog in the total length of 1,898 base pairs. Two haplotypes were identifi ed, one shared among grey wolf and dog, and one specifi c golden jackal haplotype. We did not fi nd polymorphic sites that could be used to distinguish the paternal line in wolf - dog hy...

2024, Astrolabio Nueva Época

La tradición filosófica ha caracterizado el fenómeno de la normatividad, esto es, la capacidad de actuar según normas, como una capacidad exclusiva del ser humano. En contraposición, dicha tradición ha considerado que el comportamiento de los animales no humanos se reduce a meras respuestas al entorno, relegando su actividad al ámbito del instinto y la supervivencia. Sin embargo, los avances realizados a partir del siglo XX en el campo de la etología permiten cuestionar esta caracterización. El objetivo de este trabajo es mostrar la existencia de aspectos normativos presentes en un tipo de comportamiento observado en diversas especies: el juego social. Realizaremos un análisis conceptual y una revisión crítica de la literatura filosófica y de los resultados reportados por la evidencia empírica relativa al juego social. A partir de una reconstrucción del concepto de “práctica” desarrollado por Rawls (1955), intentaremos mostrar que el juego social presenta características normativas que nos habilitan a extender la noción de práctica más allá de nuestra propia especie. Nuestro principal argumento presenta la siguiente estructura: (1) toda práctica supone, necesariamente, normatividad; (2) el juego social en animales presenta ciertas características estructurales por las cuales resulta pertinente describirlo como un tipo de práctica; y, por lo tanto, (3) la tesis de que ciertas especies de animales no humanos exhiben un comportamiento normativo es, al menos, plausible y merece ser considerada seriamente.

2024, The science world

Snake bites are a serious and potentially life- threatening emergency for dogs. Many dogs endure from
agony, suffering, and even death when their canine companions are bitten by a snake's poisonous
fangs every year. It's critical to comprehend the dangers, identify the signs, and know what to do in
the event of a snake bite. Bruising or bleeding, drooling or foaming at the mouth, pain and swelling
at the bite site, weakness or lethargy, tremors or convulsions, and vomiting are typical indications and
symptoms. Snake venom can result in systemic problems such as renal failure, respiratory distress,
and cardiac arrest if treatment is not received. Applying cold, a tourniquet, or sucking out the venom
is not advised because these techniques are ineffectual and may even make the situation worse. The
anti-snake venom (AVS) is the most potent counter-agent for snake venom. Pets have a good chance
of surviving a snake bite if they receive prompt treatment following diagnosis.
Keywords: Snake bite, Anti-snake venom, management, treatment

2024

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2024

In the last few years, several studies have assessed dogs’ behavior when confronted with solvable or unsolvable tasks in the presence of human partners. In these situations, dogs tend to gaze towards people, which has been regarded as a help requesting behavior. This ability to attract the attention of a partner towards a target object is consistent with referential signaling and would have a similar function than pointing in human infants. The aim of this work is to review dogs’ communicative behaviors during unsolvable or solvable but difficult tasks, particularly gazing at the human face. To be included in this review, a study had to feature a problem solving task and analyze gazing behavior towards people in the experimental situation. The relevant topics of discussion were grouped into three conceptual areas. The first one focuses on methodological aspects such as the procedures and apparatuses used, the people present during the test, and the behaviors analyzed. The second one...

2024

It is commonly understood that dog breeds differ in size and color; however, it turns out that they vary in more ways than just through physical appearance. Throughout several experiments, it has been proven that the breed of a dog has relative effects on their behavior, ability to learn, and health. More specifically, there seems to be a strong connection between breed and how dogs demonstrate certain types of behavior, such as aggression and emotional reactivity. Similarly, correlations between breed and health were also observable, as specific physical traits correspond to an increase in the risk of corresponding health complications. However, in terms of learning ability, there wasn't a clear distinction between each unique breed and levels of learning—such as what dog breed could solve a puzzle the fastest; rather, specific breed groups that originated from performing similar tasks demonstrated stronger learning ability in a certain area compared to other groups. Knowing that breed creates differences in the above three factors between dogs may be important due to the utility of dogs in the modern age, whether that be as a house or a working companion.

2024

Celem pracy byla charakterystyka parametrow morfometrycznych i porownanie okrywy wlosowej wybranych ras psow pierwotnych, wilczaka czechoslowackiego, owczarka niemieckiego oraz wilka. W ramach prowadzonych badan wykonano pomiary parametrow wlosow pokrywowych i podszyciowych: dlugośc, średnica partii proksymalnej, intermedialnej i dystalnej oraz grubośc kory. Stwierdzono istotne roznice badanych parametrow wlosow pokrywowych, jak i podszyciowych w zalezności od rasy psow. Wyjątkiem byl pomiar średnicy cześci środkowej wlosow podszyciowych, gdzie nie wykazano wplywu rasy (gatunku) na badaną ceche. Wyniki pomiarow poszczegolnych cech wlosow charakteryzowaly sie znaczną zmiennością. Wynika to z mnogości ras psow, ktorych okrywa wlosowa charakteryzuje sie krancowo roznymi parametrami. Cechą, ktora w niniejszych badaniach posiadala najwiekszą zmiennośc byla dlugośc wlosow. Dzieki zebranym danym mozliwe bylo utworzenie dendrogramu ukazującego roznice w parametrach okrywy wlosowej badanych ...

2024, Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi (Periodic Epidemiology Journal)

Background: Rabies is a zoonotic disease that can cause death. Ambon City is a city in Indonesia with a fairly high dog population of 62,613; we found 3,444 bite cases and 747 positive results from dog brain specimens between 2014 and 2018. Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between the knowledge of dog owners and the role of health workers in preventing rabies in Ambon City. Method: This research used a quantitative design within a cross-sectional study. There were two groups of respondents: the dog owner population and the health worker population. The population of dog owners was 4,509 and the sample was 113. The health worker population and sample size was 22. The research began with the preparation, implementation, and writing stages. The data sources were both primary and secondary. Primary data were obtained at the time of the study and secondary data were obtained from the Ambon City Health Office, Ambon City Agriculture and Food Security Service, and Ambon City Health Centers. Results: There was a relationship of statistical significance between dog owner knowledge and rabies prevention (p = 0.01) and a significant relationship between the role of health workers and rabies prevention (p = 0.03). Conclusion: Dog owner knowledge and the role of health workers have a relationship with efforts to prevent rabies.

2024, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience

The sleeping activity of family dogs has been studied increasingly in the past years. Recently, a validated, non-invasive polysomnographic method has been developed for dogs, enabling the parallel recording of several neurophysiological signals on nonanesthetized family dogs, including brain activity (EEG), eye movements (EOG), cardiac (ECG), and respiratory activity (PNG). In this study, we examined the ECG (N = 30) and respiratory signals (N = 19) of dogs during a 3-h sleep period in the afternoon, under laboratory conditions. We calculated four time-domain heart rate variables [mean heart rate (HR), SDNN, RMSSD, and pNN50] from the ECG and the estimated average respiratory frequency from the respiratory signal. We analyzed how these variables are affected by the different sleep-wake phases (wakefulness, drowsiness, NREM, and REM) as well as the dogs' sex, age and weight. We have found that the sleep-wake phase had a significant effect on all measured cardiac parameters. In the wake phase, the mean HR was higher than in all other phases, while SDNN, RMSSD, and pNN50 were lower than in all other sleep phases. In drowsiness, mean HR was higher compared to NREM and REM phases, while SDNN and RMSSD was lower compared to NREM and REM phases. In REM, SDNN, and RMSSD was higher than in NREM. However, the sleep-wake phase had no effect on the estimated average respiratory frequency of dogs. The dogs' sex, age and weight had no effect on any of the investigated variables. This study represents a detailed analysis of the cardiac and respiratory activity of dogs during sleep. Since variations in these physiological signals reflect the dynamics of autonomic functions, a more detailed understanding of their changes may help us to gain a better understanding of the internal/emotional processes of dogs in response to different conditions of external stimuli. As such, our results are important since they are directly comparable to human findings and may also serve as a potential basis for future studies on dogs.

2024, Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Highlights  Dogs are a product of artificial selection which has led to a high prevalence of play.  Dog play seems to function mainly to develop motor skills and for social cohesion.  Context defines the differing functions and welfare implications of play. 2  Play behaviour is neither a reliable, nor generalisable positive welfare indicator in dogs.  Play can improve welfare through self-reward, positive experiences or social bonding.

2024, Ethology

Age-related differences in playfighting strategies of captive male rednecked wallabies (Macropus rufogriseus banksiuntrs). Ethology 102, 336-346.

2024, PLOS ONE

Behavioral problems are a major source of poor welfare and premature mortality in companion dogs. Previous studies have demonstrated associations between owners' personality and psychological status and the prevalence and/or severity of their dogs' behavior problems. However, the mechanisms responsible for these associations are currently unknown. Other studies have detected links between the tendency of dogs to display behavior problems and their owners' use of aversive or confrontational training methods. This raises the possibility that the effects of owner personality and psychological status on dog behavior are mediated via their influence on the owner's choice of training methods. We investigated this hypothesis in a self-selected, convenience sample of 1564 current dog owners using an online battery of questionnaires designed to measure, respectively, owner personality, depression, emotion regulation, use of aversive/confrontational training methods, and owner-reported dog behavior. Multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses identified modest, positive associations between owners' use of aversive/confrontational training methods and the prevalence/severity of the following dog behavior problems: ownerdirected aggression, stranger-directed aggression, separation problems, chasing, persistent barking, and house-soiling (urination and defecation when left alone). The regression models also detected modest associations between owners' low scores on four of the 'Big Five' personality dimensions (Agreeableness, Emotional Stability, Extraversion & Conscientiousness) and their dogs' tendency to display higher rates of owner-directed aggression, stranger-directed fear, and/or urination when left alone. The study found only weak evidence to support the hypothesis that these relationships between owner personality and dog behavior were mediated via the owners' use of punitive training methods, but it did detect a more than five-fold increase in the use of aversive/confrontational training techniques among men with moderate depression. Further research is needed to clarify the causal relationship between owner personality and psychological status and the behavioral problems of companion dogs.

2024, Naukovij vìsnik veterinarnoï medicini