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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"dog behavior"”.
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Effects of Click + Continuous Food Vs. Click + Intermittent Food on the Maintenance of Dog Behavior.
… within subjects reversal design was used with 2 dogs to compare the behavioral effects of continuous pairings (C+F condition) vs. intermittent pairings (C+C+F condition) of the clicker with food. Results show that the C+C+F condition affects the frequency, accuracy, topography, and intensity of …
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Social Behavior and Cognitive Bias in the Domestic Dog (Canis familiaris)
Investigation of individual differences in behavior has increased in recent decades, with implications for both applied and basic science. Research with species that have evolved alongside humans presents an opportunity to improve understanding and welfare simultaneously. This dissertation first …
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Genetic and Endocrine Contributions to Behavior and Cognition in a Working Dog Population
The mechanisms and functions of behavior and cognition have long fascinated scientistsacross fields. This dissertation draws on recent advances in canine cognition, genetics, and endocrinology to explore the relationships between cognitive & behavioral phenotypes and genetic & hormonal variation in …
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Determinants of the Acquisition and Display of Behaviors Associated with “Guilt” (Appeasement Behaviors) by Companion Dogs
<p>For centuries, certain dog behaviors, known as appeasement behaviors (ABs)—such as averting the eyes, lowering the head and tail, or putting the ears back against the head—have been regarded as anecdotal evidence that dogs feel guilty for having committed wrongdoing about which the owner will be …