Long-Lasting Chews Elicit Positive Emotional States in Dogs during Short Periods of Social Isolation

Dogs may experience negative emotional states when isolated from human caregivers and conspecifics. This study aimed to evaluate how dogs interact with different enrichments during a short period of social isolation, as a first step towards identifying methods for improving their emotional wellbeing...

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Main Authors: Hannah E. Flint, Megan Atkinson, James Lush, Alysia B. G. Hunt, Tammie King
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/4/552