Browsing Pet Behaviour Science. N. 04 (2017) by Issue Date

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    • Evaluating FIDO: Developing and pilot testing the Field Instantaneous Dog Observation tool 

      Bauer, Amy E.; Jordan, Mary; Colon, Monica; Shreyer, Traci; Croney, Candace (Universidad de Córdoba, Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, 2017)
      Field assessments of the health and welfare of kenneled dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) must be both accurate and rapid. In order to facilitate such evaluations, especially by individuals with limited training in canine ...

    • The effect of age on visuo-spatial short-term memory in family dogs 

      Piotti, Patrizia; Szabó, Dóra; Wallis, Lisa; Bognár, Zsófia; Stiegmann, Bianka; Egerer, Anna; Marty, Pauline; Kubinyi, Enikő (Universidad de Córdoba, Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, 2017)
      Decline in the visuo-spatial memory domain may be an early marker for cognitive decline and has a relevant impact on animal welfare. Current research on visuo-spatial memory in family dogs is often limited by factors such ...

    • Influence of low stress handling during clinical visit on physiological and behavioural indicators in adult dogs: a preliminary study 

      Scalia, Bruno; Alberghina, Daniela; Panzera, Michele (Universidad de Córdoba, Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, 2017)
      Low stress handling techniques or “Fear Free principles” in veterinary clinics are becoming an important research area aimed at improving small animal welfare, considering that the majority of dogs who undergo clinical ...