Behavioral traits detected in shelter dogs by a behavior evaluation
Animal shelters and other organizations caring for and placing dogs regularly use behavioral test batteries to evaluate a dog’s behavioral tendencies in order to make safe and appropriate placements. Behavioral tendencies, or behavioral traits, are driven in part by personality. Therefore, test batteries should be able identify patterns of behaviors which reflect elements of canine […]
Human interaction moderates plasma cortisol and behavioral responses of dogs to shelter housing
Abstract Housing in an animal shelter is a stressful experience for dogs. This study examined the effects of different forms of human interaction on concentrations of circulating cortisol and stress-related behaviors of dogs within 40 h of admittance to a county animal shelter. Blood samples were collected before and after 30-min sessions in a secluded […]