Dog–Owner Relationship, Owner Interpretations and Dog Personality Are Connected with the Emotional Reactivity of Dogs

Dog–Owner Relationship, Owner Interpretations and Dog Personality Are Connected with the Emotional Reactivity of Dogs

We evaluated the effect of the dog–owner relationship on dogs’ emotional reactivity, quantified with heart rate variability (HRV), behavioral changes, physical activity and dog owner interpretations. Twenty nine adult dogs encountered five different emotional situations (i.e., stroking, a feeding to...

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Main Authors: Sanni Somppi, Heini Törnqvist, Aija Koskela, Antti Vehkaoja, Katriina Tiira, Heli Väätäjä, Veikko Surakka, Outi Vainio, Miiamaaria V. Kujala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Canis familiaris</i>
behavior
heart rate variability
autonomic nervous system
emotions
human–animal interaction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/11/1338

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