#CanineScience

Characterizing the heritability of cognitive and behavioural traits across development in domestic dogs Abstract. In humans, many behavioural and cognitive traits are moderately-to-highly heritable, with cognitive measures tending to increase in heritability

1 month ago

New dog paper out! 📢 #CanineScience

We used 2 timepoints of behavioral testing, a population pedigree, and genome-wide sequence data to estimate the heritability of various cognitive & behavioral traits in a population of assistance dogs. 🐕‍🦺🧬

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Pep Unlimited LLC

@pepunlimited.bsky.social

1 month ago

How Far Away Can Your Dog Smell You? The Sweet Science Behind That “I Miss You” Nose | PEP UNLIMITED LLC Dogs' noses feel almost magical, and honestly… they kind of are. With up to 300 million smell receptors (compared to our measly six million), dogs don’t just smell the world — they read it.

How Far Away Can Your Dog Smell You? The Sweet Science Behind That “I Miss You” Nose
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#Dogs #Smell #CanineScience #Pets #DogLover #AnimalBehavior #Advice #Facts #OlfactorySystem #SearchAndRescue #Bloodhound #BrainScience #PetBond #DogsAndHumans #Science #PepUnlimited

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Pep Raise

@pepraise.bsky.social

1 month ago

How Far Away Can Your Dog Smell You? The Sweet Science Behind That “I Miss You” Nose | PEP UNLIMITED LLC Dogs' noses feel almost magical, and honestly… they kind of are. With up to 300 million smell receptors (compared to our measly six million), dogs don’t just smell the world — they read it.

How Far Away Can Your Dog Smell You? The Sweet Science Behind That “I Miss You” Nose
pepunlimited.com/animals/how-...

#Dog #Smell #CanineScience #Pets #DogLover #AnimalBehavior #Advice #DogFacts #OlfactorySystem #SearchAndRescue #Bloodhound #BrainScience #PetBond #DogsAndHumans #Science #PepRaise

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Maxwell C. K. Leung, Ph.D.

@leung-lab.bsky.social

1 month ago

This report also highlights the views of Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, Dr. Holly Molinaro, and other experts on this interesting topic!! #Supplement #OneHealth #CanineScience 🧵 2/2

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@astrabeauty.bsky.social

4 months ago

The Strangest Behavior You Never Noticed in Dogs — Experts STUNNED! by Elevate Your Adventures with the Perfect Gift: Stainless Steel Folding Spork! The Strangest Behavior You Never Noticed in Dogs might be the key to truly understanding your furry best friend. 🐶 In this podcast, we uncover the hidden meaning behind a bizarre dog habit that almost...

🐕 Experts STUNNED by this strange dog behavior 😳
If your dog has ever done this… you need to see the meaning 👇
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#DogTraining #DogBehavior #DogFacts #PetTips #CanineScience #DogParents

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@astrabeauty.bsky.social

4 months ago

The Strangest Behavior You Never Noticed in Dogs — Experts STUNNED! YouTube video by Eng Hou Ng

🐕 Experts STUNNED by this strange dog behavior 😳
If your dog has ever done this… you need to see the meaning 👇 youtu.be/oXyErpIaIRc
#DogTraining #DogBehavior #DogFacts #PetTips #CanineScience #DogParents

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5 months ago

Dumbbell graph showing the impact of early life adversity by individual breed on aggressive behaviour. Permutation testing and linear regression found that there were significant effects of early life adversity for some breeds, including American Eskimo Dog. You know which breed isn't impacted in our study? Pibbles. They're not even close to the most aggressive dog listed. So knock it off and let them be.

Dumbbell graph showing the impact of early life adversity by individual breed on fearful behaviour. Permutation testing and linear regression found that there were significant effects of early life adversity for some breeds, including American Eskimo Dog. You know which breed isn't impacted in our study? Pibbles. They're not even close to the most aggressive dog listed. So, knock it off and let them be.

Here are our graphs showing impact of adversity by breed. We found zero evidence that pit-bull types were more impacted by adversity than other breeds, and when it came to baseline aggressive and fearful behaviour? Look at that, solidly in the middle of the pack #CanineScience 🧪 #Boom #TheEnd 4/4

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a black and white dog is looking at the camera with the words `` what '' written on it . Alt: a black and white pitty looking dog is looking at the camera with the words `` what '' written on it.

5 months ago

Despite no good evidence, pit-bull types are frequently characterized as aggressive and dangerous. This false narrative contributes to breed-specific laws which cause relinquishments and euthanasia, and don't actually reduce serious dog bites in society 2/n #BreedSpecificLegislation #CanineScience

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Home Come visit! Are you considering visiting Harvard with your pup to contribute to canine science? Watch our introductory video for a sneak peak at our lab. Travel costs to Boston may be provided for dog...

5 months ago

This is the first paper from my postdoc with @erinhecht.bsky.social and the Canine Brains Project, check out their ongoing research: sites.harvard.edu/caninebrains...
#CanineScience

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Influence of early life adversity and breed on aggression and fear in dogs - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Influence of early life adversity and breed on aggression and fear in dogs

5 months ago

📣 New publication alert! In a large, diverse sample, #CompanionDogs with a history of trauma before 6 months were seen as more fearful and/or aggressive than trauma-free dogs or those with trauma later on in life
🧪 #CanineScience #DogBehaviour #EarlyLifeAdversity doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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Dog Aging Project

@dogagingproject.bsky.social

5 months ago

Graphic of the research article: An analysis of behavioral characteristics and enrollment year variability in 47,444 dogs entering the Dog Aging Project from 2020 to 2023 by Yuhuan Li, Courtney L. Sexton, DAP Consortium, Annette Fitzpatrick, Audrey Ruple. With Table 2. Distribution of demographic characteristics for all dogs included in the analysis of behaviors. Dog Aging Project, 2020–2023. A snippet of the Abstract is shared; to read the complete publication, visit journals.plos.org. Article was published: September 10, 2025 - https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330257.

🐶 📊 Check out our publication! From breed differences to age-related traits. This large-scale analysis offers a powerful starting point for understanding the link between health and behavior as dogs age.

🔬 Read the full study: doi.org/10.1371/jour...

#DogAgingProject #CanineScience #OpenScience

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Dr Zoe Self Davies

@drselfy.bsky.social

6 months ago

You know that metaphor about ducks being calm on the surface but then they’re frantically paddling below the water?… turns out the dog is mildly aggrieved on the surface and absolutely not paddling frantically below 😂 #biomechanics #veterinaryphysiotherapy #caninescience #dogs

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@peacefulpawsmethod.bsky.social

7 months ago

The Science of Attachment in Dogs The Science of Attachment in Dogs: What it Means for Your Relationship

Understanding the science of attachment in dogs can transform your relationship with your furry friend. My latest blog post delves into the emotional connections that drive your dog's affection and loyalty, supported by scientific research. #DogBehavior #CanineScience
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Behavioural and Acoustics Research for K9 Sounds

7 months ago

ManyDogs has a new study! If you're a behavior researcher interested in collecting dog behavior data with your lab, get in touch 🙌🤓🐶 #BigTeamScience 🧪 #OpenScience #CanineScience #WomenInSTEM #dogs #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #AnimalBehavior #ComparativeCognition

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@barkslab.bsky.social

7 months ago

We are happy to introduce ourselves to the research community. Who are we? What do we do?
📍 BARKS Lab is a research group at the Department of Ethology, ELTE University.
🐕 We’re exploring vocal learning in dogs, backed by an ERC Consolidator Grant
#ethology #animalbehaviour #caninescience #vocal

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TheJestPress

@thejestpress.bsky.social

7 months ago

Dogs Binge-Watch TV, Tail Wagging Depends on Drama or Doggone Fear #DoggyTV #BingeBarker #Pawsonality #CanineScience #FurflixAndChill **BREAKING: Study Finds Dogs' TV Habits More Complex Than Owner’s Netflix Algorithm** By: TheJestPress.com Move over, “Are You Still Watching?” Netflix—science just revealed your stiffest streaming competition: dogs and their *incredibly complex* TV habits. A brand-new study from the “Institute for Wagging Tails and Channel Surfers” confirms what every pet parent with a battered remote already knows: dogs really do watch TV, and they’re even pickier than your cousin Greg, who never leaves your couch.

Dogs Binge-Watch TV, Tail Wagging Depends on Drama or Doggone Fear

#DoggyTV #BingeBarker #Pawsonality #CanineScience #FurflixAndChill **BREAKING: Study Finds Dogs' TV Habits More Complex Than Owner’s Netflix Algorithm** By: TheJestPress.com Move over, “Are You Still Watching?” Netflix—science just…

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8 months ago

Rebecca Singer keeps the canine self-control train going: real-world self-control may be different from self-control measures in lab. Evidence of practice effects for middle cup & cylinder. No correlations b/w lab tests & owner perceptions. New real world task in progress!

#ABS2025 #CanineScience 🐶

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8 months ago

Ellen Furlong on training self-control in dogs: using a variety of inhibitory control tasks (cylinder, middle cup, A not B, V-detour) w pre-/post- tests, and a down stay training vs. control, found no effect of training. Yet trainers believe. Effect of training on owner?

#ABS2025 #CanineScience 🐶

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8 months ago

Courtney Sexton on dogs' reactions to the death of people or other dogs in household. Early surveys indicate that owners notice behavioral & physical changes, and in process of developing dedicated survey and wider data collection. Hoping to develop guidance & support!

#ABS2025 #CanineScience 🐶

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8 months ago

Undergraduate researcher Robert Wray tells us about his NSF REU project on attachment in Golden Retrievers. Preliminary results suggest household size may affect dog attachment (vocalization & touches). Survey data (C-BARQ) & experimental attachment measures differed.

#ABS2025 #CanineScience

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In stressful times, our anxiety can rub off on pets. Causes and cures for pet anxiety A lot of people are feeling stressed out these days. Does that rub off on their pets? Many vets and animal behavior experts say pets do pick up on their owners' anxiety.

8 months ago

Sky Sobol explored dog reactivity & owner characteristics. Reactive dogs had high rates of barrier frustration. >1/2 of the (reactive) dogs exhibited insecure attachment to owner (similar rates in other pops). Owners concerned re stress & reduction in shared activities.

#ABS2025 #CanineScience 🐕

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Heidi Faith

@heidifaith.bsky.social

8 months ago

“We are asking our dogs to live in a world that isn’t made for them,”
~Dr. Becky Peters, a veterinarian and owner of Bath Veterinary Hospital
#Dogs #DogBehaviour #CanineScience

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Scent Theory: How Scent Cones Move, Hunters Heart Scent Detection and Medical Alert Training Scent is a moving target, carried and distorted by the wind. As a handler, one of the most challenging parts of your job is figuring out how to help your sniffer dog get to where they need to be to…

1 year ago

Any canine scientists out there who aren't in the starter pack yet? The more the merrier! Just leave a comment.
🐕🐩🐕‍🦺 🐺🦊
#CanineScience

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Sentinel Detection K9

@sdk9.bsky.social

1 year ago

Learning how scent moves can make a huge difference in training and on the field in search and rescue. Curious to know more? Check out this article: nosework.huntersheart.com/2019/12/26/s....

#DetectionDogs #ScentWork #SARTraining #CanineScience #SearchAndRescue #ScentTheory

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Earth.com

@earthdotcom.bsky.social

1 year ago

Dog breed behavior linked to brain size Dog brain size relates to breed-specific behaviors, showing toy breeds with larger brain-to-body ratios than working breeds.

Dog breed behavior linked to brain size: Dog brain size relates to breed-specific behaviors, showing toy breeds with larger brain-to-body ratios than working breeds.

#DogBehavior #BrainSizeMatters #DogBreeds #CanineScience #AnimalIntelligence #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth

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1 year ago

Honored to have our paper featured on the cover of this month's issue of Hormones & Behavior! See below for more details on our study, which explored cognitive and behavioral associations with plasma oxytocin and fecal cortisol in dog puppies. #CanineScience 🐶🩸💩🧪

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1 year ago

Screenshot of abstract. Full text accessible at link: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1jYuC,QxXoKLV

If that piques your interest, I hope you’ll give the paper a read and let me know what you think!

It’s out now in Hormones & Behavior, with free access for the next month: authors.elsevier.com/a/1jYuC,QxXo...

#BehavioralEndocrinology #CanineScience

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