Essays about: "dog personality"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words dog personality.

1. 1. Påverkas anknytningsbeteende hos hund av ägarens personlighet och/eller vuxna anknytningsstil?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Andres Ellexelius; [2023]
   Keywords : hund-människa-interaktion; omvårdnad; vuxen anknytningsstil; personlighet; big five; ASQ; anknytningsstil; hundbeteende; antrozoologi;

   Abstract : Hunden kan skapa ett band med sin djurägare som är lika unikt som viktigt. Genom evolutionära anpassningar och selektiv avel och har flera förändringar skett som förändrat hundens morfologi, anknytningssystem och belöningssystem. Ett resultat av detta är bland annat hundens förmåga att forma anknytningsband till sin djurägare. READ MORE

3. 2. Long-term stress, behaviour, and the dog-owner relationship in rehomed dogs.

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

   Author : Jenny Löf; [2022]
   Keywords : Behavioural synchronization; contact-seeking behaviour; dogs; dog-owner relationship; dog personality; long-term stress; physical activity; rehomed dogs;

   Abstract : Humans and dogs have been living close for over 15,000 years, resulting in a unique relationship. The dog-owner relationship can affect stress, and could be affected by contact-seeking behaviour, personalities, and behavioural synchronization. Due to Covid-19, an increase in registered dogs could be observed. READ MORE

4. 3. Reaktiva hundar i Sverige : en enkät till hundägare med reaktiva hundar

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Emelie Ortenvik; [2022]
   Keywords : hundar; reaktivitet; etologi; djurvälfärd;

   Abstract : Reactivity can be explained as an animal’s sensitivity to environmental stimuli. Characteristics for reactivity in dogs are quick and intense reaction to different stimuli. The behaviours can be shown as aggression, fear, and excitement, such as barking, lunges and withdrawal. READ MORE

5. 4. Canine stress responses : a study on the impact of petting on behaviour, saliva cortisol and heart rate of dogs

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Tanmayee Anil Chaudhary; [2021]
   Keywords : petted; not-petted; behaviour; body postures; vocalisation; saliva cortisol; heart rate;

   Abstract : From previous researches it has been shown that dogs being petted by familiar people show more calming gestures and social approach. The aim of this experiment was to investigate whether a 5-minute tactile stimulation reduces or buffers the stress reaction in dogs. The participants were 20 privately owned dogs and their owners. READ MORE

6. 5. Cognitive Bias as a Measurement of Emotional States in Dogs

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Emma Brännmark; [2020]
   Keywords : Cognitive bias; dog; emotional state; enrichment; personality; welfare;

   Abstract : Cognitive bias can be used when determining emotional states in animals by assessing the animal’s perception of an ambiguous stimulus. In the concept of animal welfare, both physical health as well as mental health of animals are involved. Therefore, cognitive bias can be a valuable tool in order to measure the mental health of an animal. READ MORE