The effect of oxytocin on human-directed social behaviour in dogs (Canis familiaris)
Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
Year of Publication: |
2017 |
Authors: |
Anna Kis, Alin Ciobica, József Topál |
Publication/Journal: |
Hormones and Behavior |
Keywords: |
dog, dog–human relationship, oxytocin, social behaviour |
ISBN: |
0018-506X |
Abstract:
The oxytocin system has recently received increasing attention due to its effect on complex human behaviours. In parallel to this, over the past couple of decades, the human-analogue social behaviour of dogs has been intensively studied. Combining these two lines of research (e.g. studying the relationship between dog social behaviour and the oxytocin system) is a promising new research area. The present paper reviews the existing literature on how oxytocin is related to different aspects of human-directed social behaviour in dogs.