Black and Tan English Shepherds
Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association
Academic Reference
In her book, Barking: The Sound of a Language, Turid Rugaas explores the complex world of canine communication through barking. Rugaas argues that barking is a natural and important form of communication for dogs, and that it can convey a wide range of emotions and messages. The book is based on Rugaas’ extensive experience working … Read more
This study investigates the value of trained glycaemia alert dogs for clients with Type I Diabetes. The study was conducted by Rooney, Morant, and Guest in 2000. The authors aimed to determine whether trained dogs could effectively alert their owners to changes in blood glucose levels, and whether this would lead to improved glycaemic control … Read more
This study explores the links between play behavior and dominance and attachment dimensions of dog-human relationships. The authors observe and record the play behavior of dogs and their owners and analyze the data to determine the frequency and types of play behavior exhibited by the dogs, as well as the dominance and attachment dimensions of … Read more
This study investigates the maturation and development of social behavior in free-ranging dog puppies in West Bengal, India. The author observes and records the social behavior of puppies from birth to 12 weeks of age and analyzes the data to determine the frequency and types of social behavior exhibited by the puppies at different stages … Read more
This paper explores the relationship between animal play and animal welfare. The authors review the current state of knowledge on animal play, including its definition, function, and measurement, and discuss the implications of this research for animal welfare. They argue that play is an important component of animal welfare, as it provides animals with opportunities … Read more
This study investigates the social play behavior of captive wolves (Canis lupus) and challenges the notion that play is only an immature behavior. The author observes and records the social play behavior of wolves in captivity and analyzes the data to determine the frequency, duration, and types of play behavior exhibited by the wolves. The … Read more
This book explores the origins and evolution of play behavior in animals. The author argues that play is not just a frivolous activity, but rather an important component of animal behavior that serves a variety of functions, including socialization, learning, and the development of cognitive and physical skills. The book provides a comprehensive overview of … Read more
The assessment of positive emotions in animals is important for improving their welfare. This paper reviews the current state of knowledge on the assessment of positive emotions in animals, including the physiological and behavioral indicators of positive emotions. The authors discuss the importance of assessing positive emotions in animals, as well as the challenges associated … Read more
This study examines the role of play behavior in reducing social tension among a captive pack of gray wolves (Canis lupus). The author observed the wolves over a period of six months and recorded instances of play behavior, as well as aggressive and submissive behaviors. The results indicate that play behavior is positively correlated with … Read more
This study aimed to investigate whether human listeners are able to classify dog barks recorded in different situations. The authors recorded barks from 14 dogs in three different contexts: isolation, play, and food anticipation. They then played the barks to 41 human listeners, who were asked to classify the barks according to the context in … Read more