Physiological stress reactivity and recovery related to behavioral traits in dogs (Canis familiaris).

This study investigated whether stress responsiveness (in one context) can be used to predict dog behavior in daily life. On two occasions (NT1 = 32 puppies; NT2 = 16 young adults), dogs' physiological stress response after a behavioral test at home was measured in terms of reactivity (10 min p...

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Main Authors: Rian C M M Lensen, Christel P H Moons, Claire Diederich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222581